General Event Production and Stagehand Crew

General Event Production and Stagehand Crew

Groundwork Operations, LLC provides general and specialized crew to set-up and break-down indoor and outdoor events throughout New York City and the nearby New Jersey areas. Our team works on projects of all sizes, from single-member setups to large-scale events such as the NY Marathon.

This is a gig-based role offering flexible work schedules. Crew members may be called upon for overnight and weekend shifts. The position includes support for load-in and set-up at the client’s event or project site.

• Load and unload trucks
• Distribute and collect materials
• Set up and break down tents, tables, chairs, barricades
• Install and dismantle signage and hardware structures
• Package, palletize, and remove trash

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to reach, kneel, and bend
• Ability to safely use basic tools (hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, box cutters, etc.)

• Strong self‑management and reliability for gig-based scheduling
• Openness to feedback and continuous self‑improvement
• Effective communication and collaboration with clients and co‑workers
• Positive attitude under stress
• Detail-oriented and procedural compliance
• Adherence to safety practices in fast‑paced environments

• Valid State
• Working email address
• Consistent working smartphone with a data plan for mobile apps
• Ability to complete online employment paperwork with e‑signature
• To arrive on the first shift in black attire with work gloves (no large logos)

• Operating specialized moving equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies)
• Operating forklift, scissor, or boom lifts
• Driving cargo or passenger vans
• Professional moving, warehouse, packing, shipping, and receiving experience
• Stagehand, AV, concert, and theater work

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.