Entertainment Rigger/Stage Hand Walt Disney Little Rock, AR
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Entertainment & Gaming
TV & Film Production, Music & Audio Production, Event Staff/ Venue Crew, Event Management & Planning
Entertainment Rigger/Stage Hand job at The Walt Disney Company. Little Rock, AR.
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and forming genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do.
As part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community.
- Move and spot stage scenic elements during our Broadway/West End Style Musical Theater Productions and be responsible for performer harness checks and flying hook‑ups during our musical theater productions and entertainment events shipwide.
- Partner with the Automation Operator to maintain all shipwide automation and rigging systems to ensure good repair and proper usage for outdoor deck parties, shows, and events.
- Train in all outdoor rigging positions to safely operate during shows.
- Be an important contributor to the Walt Disney Theater Team with responsibilities for load‑in and load‑outs, cast changeovers, new show installations, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premiers, and company events.
- Minimum three years of show production experience in a similar role.
- Experience or qualifications in a theatrical/Entertainment-based rigging operation.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, electric motors, motor drives & controls, manual and automated rigging devices.
- Experience with the operation of computerized automation control equipment.
- Can work at heights and with heavy equipment.
- This is a SHIPBOARD role.
- Must be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel.
- Must be willing to follow and perform safety and emergency responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan.
- Must uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control.
- Must be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciate working and living in a multicultural environment with strict rules and regulations.
- Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this).
- Complete a pre‑employment medical.
- Obtain a criminal background check.
- Bring approved work shoes.
Disney Cruise Line is a drug‑free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
Job
Location:
United States
Job Posting Company:
Disney Cruise Line
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