Stage Hand

Department :
Production
Reports To
:
Production Manager
Employment Type
:
Per-Diem, Nonexempt
Location
:
New Bedford, MA |On-Site
Salary Range
: $21 per hour
Posting Date
:
April 10, 2026

The Zeiterion (The Z) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to steward our historic theater as a gathering place for performing arts experiences where learning, connection, and creative expression thrive. Our work is guided by five core values:
Imagination, Connection, Equity, Transparency, and Discovery
. These values inform how we deliver on our mission and how we work together every day.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace where all individuals feel respected, valued, and are encouraged to contribute. As a team member, you’ll be part of a culture that supports creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion. Learn more here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Zeiterion (“The Z”) is seeking experienced, reliable, and motivated Stagehands/Stage Crew Members to join our production team on a rolling basis. This open listing seeks qualified professionals with prior hands‑on experience in live entertainment environments who can support a wide variety of performances and events, including concerts, theatrical productions, dance, comedy, film, and community programming.

This is not an entry‑level position for individuals without practical experience; candidates should demonstrate a foundational proficiency in backstage operations and a working understanding of live event production practices. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute immediately to a fast‑paced, professional production environment.

Stagehands play a critical role in the execution of live events by assisting with the setup, operation, and breakdown of staging, lighting, audio, video, and scenic elements. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest production standards.

• Assist with all aspects of production setup, rehearsals, performances, strikes, loadins, and load‑outs
• Support the assembly, movement, and breakdown of:
  • Staging systems and stage extensions
  • Outer dock and loading area builds
  • Scenic and production elements
  • Lighting, audio, video, and rigging equipment
  • Soft goods, risers, drapery, and related infrastructure
• Assist touring crews, production staff, and venue leadership with backstageoperations and event execution
• Safely move, organize, and position production equipment and materials throughout the venue
• Support stage transitions, scene shifts, and backstage coordination during performances and rehearsals
• Maintain awareness of backstage traffic, overhead work, moving equipment, andlive production activity at all times

• Demonstrate safe and proper handling of theatrical and live event equipment
• Assist with cabling, setup, strike, storage, and organization of production infrastructure and equipment
• Follow direction from Production Management, department leads, and touringpersonnel efficiently and professionally
• Maintain flexibility and readiness to support multiple production departments asneeded
• Identify equipment repair needs, safety concerns, or inventory shortages and communicate them proactively to Production Management
• Participate in and contribute to a complete reset of the stage, backstage, FOHbooth, pit storage, and all production-utilized areas following events, including butnot limited to sweeping, mopping, trash removal, cable management, equipmentorganization, pit and storage area organization, and restoring all work spaces tovenue standards
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and operationally ready backstage, booth, stage,storage, and…