Stage Hand Job at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

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  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

TIME FRAME: ALL 8 JAZZ FESTIVAL EVENT DAYS

April 24-27 & May 1-4, 2025 (event days only)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the operation of the stage during music performances under the guidance of the Stage Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in the setup and breakdown of band equipment.
  • Coordinate changeovers between acts with the Stage Crew team, following the directives of the Stage Manager when necessary.
  • Aid in artist load in and load out procedures.
  • Participate in the final day gear load out.
  • Lift heavy equipment as needed. Crew members should anticipate lifting items weighing 75 to 80 lbs. frequently.
  • Adapt to the demanding nature of stage production, including rapid set changes within limited time frames.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with artists, their staff, festival personnel, vendors, and volunteers, even during challenging situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Strong preference for knowledge and experience with band equipment.
  • Some familiarity with festival or special event production is advantageous.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with artists, presenters, volunteers, and Festival staff.
  • Endurance to withstand long hours in a fast-paced, stressful production environment and adverse weather conditions.
  • This is a physically demanding role involving significant lifting.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Using the Absentee Request Form, it is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism to the HR Office.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
  • Must attend and complete any required training.
  • Any document, computer program, design or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival belongs to the Jazz Festival and must be given to the Festival through your supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
  • Must complete all required Feedback Forms and Final reports.

Note:  This role may require occasional heavy lifting and flexibility in working hours to accommodate festival schedules.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Gangs, Weekend work,

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