Nashville Symphony

Part - Time Stagehand

Nashville Symphony  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: NASHVILLE, TN 37201
Position Type: Part TimeI. 

Summary
Title: Stagehand
Reports to: Director of Production
Status:  Part-Time Hourly

, Non-Exempt
II.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Stagehands support back of house operations in all activities needed to provide a positive experience for all musicians, guest artists, external clients, vendors, and internal departments. They are responsible for the operation of audio, lighting, video, rigging and other theatrical equipment. This position assists with the maintenance of theatrical systems used in support of stage productions, meetings and related events at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
- Installation and disassembly of concert and event productions
- Load and unload production trucks
- Assemble event production and concert equipment
- Perform construction of set pieces and other necessary items for events and concerts
- Assist with theatrical and event equipment, during and after events and concerts
- Move furniture and necessary equipment; assist with general hall maintenance and repair
- Ensure proper safety at all times
- Server as an Electrician, Spot Op, LX Board Operator, or LX Board Programmer
- Serve as a Stage Manager, Deck Hand, Carpenter, or Runner
- Server as a Video Technician, Operator, Programmer or Digital Projectionist

QualificationsIII.   Work Requirements and

Qualifications
1.   Education
Minimum Requirement: High School or GED equivalent
2.   Experience
Minimum 1-year related experience as a theatrical stagehand, event technician or in a similar role within concert production services.
3.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of live performance dynamics, with hands-on experience in concert staging, sound reinforcement, audio recording, theatrical lighting, video and projection technologies
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality, balancing tasks with varying urgency effectively, complemented by a good sense of humor and a broad perspective
- Competent in embracing diversity through patient and empathetic engagement with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds
- Flexible Schedule (days/nights, late/early hours, weekends, and holidays)
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and hospitality mindset
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
- Possession of a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license strongly desired
4.   Physical Demands
This position involves various physical activities essential to fulfilling job responsibilities. The role typically requires the ability to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods. It also involves tasks that may require manual dexterity, such as using hands for handling tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms. Effective verbal communication and auditory capacity are vital.
There are occasional requirements to stand, walk, and to lift or move items, with accommodations made as needed for varying physical capabilities. We prioritize a workplace inclusive of those with different physical abilities and are committed to making reasonable adjustments in line with ADA guidelines.
Vision requirements for this role include clarity of vision at close and long distances, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, the position may involve working at heights, with safety measures and accessible options provided as necessary.
Nashville Symphony

About Nashville Symphony

The Nashville Symphony is one of the most active recording orchestras in the U.S., with 29 releases on Naxos, the world’s largest independent classical label. Encompassing a wide range of repertoire, from Beethoven to Bernstein to Joan Tower, these recordings have earned a total of 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 24 nominations. Award-winning recordings include Tower’s Made in America, Stephen Paulus’ Three Places of Enlightenment and Michael Daugherty’s Metropolis Symphony and Tales of Hemingway. Released in 2015, the orchestra’s recording of Ben Folds’ Piano Concerto debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts, and stayed in the Classical Crossover Top 20 in the first year of its release.

Education and community engagement have been at the core of the Nashville Symphony’s mission since its founding. Each year the organization reaches 80,000 children and adults with more than 20 free or low-cost programs, including Young People’s Concerts for K-12 students; sectional lessons with band and orchestra students; and free Community Concerts. In 2016, the Nashville Symphony launched Accelerando, a forward-thinking initiative designed to prepare young musicians from underrepresented ethnic communities for collegiate study and professional orchestra careers. Participating students receive individual instrument instruction, performance opportunities, and guidance on applying to colleges and conservatories.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the orchestra’s home since 2006, is widely considered one of the world’s finest acoustical venues. Named in honor of former music director Kenneth Schermerhorn and located in the heart of Nashville’s booming downtown, the building boasts distinctive neo-Classical architecture incorporating motifs and design elements that pay homage to the history, culture and people of Middle Tennessee.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Year Founded
Unknown
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