Senior Stagehand

Starting Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour (Pay is based on experience.)

*This position is ON-CALL*

Join a dynamic, energized team of entertainment professionals as our Senior Stagehand where you will be an important part of our exciting guest experiences. From mass attendance concerts and large festivals to intimate VIP events and sporting tournaments, become a leader within New York’s Most Awarded Destination Resort and Central New York’s growing tourism and hospitality entities.

We are looking for:

• Theatrical Riggers
• Production Tailors/Seamstresses/Wardrobe Crew
• Theatrical Carpenters

 

Step into the spotlight and be part of the action! You'll handle everything from load-in and set-up to show operations and take-downs for incredible events and performances. With a mission to create unforgettable guest experiences, you’ll dive into sound, lighting, video, wardrobe repairs, quick-change dressing, stage management, and rigging. Get ready to bring the magic to life behind the scenes!

 

What We Value:

• Positivity – Team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running, and willing to grow in a professional, team-oriented environment with a focus on guest service.
• Growth Opportunities – We offer a successful journey, including hands-on training and support to advance your career.
• Empowerment – We believe in our team members. With learning opportunities, career growth potential, and recognition of outstanding performance, we encourage our team to take pride in their work.

 

 Why Choose Turning Stone Enterprises?

• Paid weekly
• Variety of schedules
• Tuition assistance
• Career-building professional development
• Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts
• Team Member appreciation events
• A robust 401k retirement plan
• Dealer School

 

What Will You Do As A Senior Stagehand?

• Work collaboratively with entertainment agencies and internal stakeholders to execute best-in-class programming with strong guest appeal.
• Efficiently operate with a critical eye to deliver a quality product safely.
• Support initiatives to keep all equipment in good working condition.
• Accurately perform show operation tasks during performances as required.
• Assist with sound, lighting, video, wardrobe repair work, quick change dressing, stage management, and rigging duties as assigned.
• Additional shift assignments may include working with high-reach equipment, forklifts, and other large mechanical tools

 

To Be Successful As A Senior Stagehand, You’ll Need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree or comparable experience in technical theater is preferred.
• Experience in large-scale concert venue load-in, set-up, show operation, and take-down.
• Knowledge of industry standards with familiarity with the theatrical disciplines.
• Experience with a variety of equipment including but not limited to audio consoles, lighting consoles, video cameras & switchers, and chain hoists.
• ETCP certification (preferred).
• Scheduling flexibility to work evening hours, weekends, and holidays when required. 
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 51 - 60 pounds. 

 

Level II Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years with lighting, sound, video, rigging, properties, wardrobe, deckhands, etc.
• Must be able to obtain industry certifications deemed necessary for the role.

 

Level III Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience with lighting, sound, video, rigging, properties, wardrobe, deckhands, etc.
• Must be able to obtain industry certifications deemed necessary for the role.
• Training certifications for specific fields, i.e. Rigging, Lighting, Audio.

 

Who We Are:

We are Turning Stone Enterprises, a dynamic organization with a diverse range of business operations. Among our prominent offerings is the Turning Stone Resort Casino, which has received the presti