Stage Crew Chief

Dive into the heart of arts, culture, and entertainment in Hampton Roads with Seven Venues, the City of Norfolk's Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts and Entertainment! We’re the epicenter of unforgettable experiences, offering exceptional entertainment services, managing iconic venues like Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall, and fostering a thriving artistic community. As Seven Venues, we connect residents and visitors alike to Norfolk’s rich cultural tapestry, enriching lives through diverse performances, inclusive community events, and captivating public art.

Join us as we create, inspire, and celebrate – it’s more than entertainment, it’s an experience.

The Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts and Entertainment oversees the management and execution of the City’s various entertainment venues including but not limited to:
Chrysler Hall, Scope Arena, Attucks Theatre, Wells Theatre, Harrison Opera House, Harbor Park and outdoor permitted activities such as parades and run/walks. We strive to bring a diversity of artists and sporting events to the citizens of Hampton Roads. This position provides on-site technical support for all production equipment at Seven Venues facilities for the City of Norfolk.

Schedules and supervises event personnel and contracted vendors for events. Serves as a liaison between contracted staff/vendors and the client for production needs. Assists in the selection and procurement of production equipment.

• Provide on-site technical support for city owned equipment during events including lighting, audio, video, rigging, and IT systems.
• Perform venue preparation and restoration before and after events. Coordinate with internal departments ensuring correct setup of venue provided equipment.
• Supervise contracted event staff and vendors to ensure client’s production requirements are met.
• Manage back of house operation from load-in through load-out on assigned events.
• Consult with video, sound, lighting, scoreboard, electronic signage and other vendors to secure new services and products.
• Oversee the procurement of new equipment, repairs of existing equipment, and department consumables.
• Manage inventory and preventative maintenance schedule for all city owned production equipment.

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through two years of college resulting in a Associate's degree or equivalent.

A minimum of two years of theater and arena production experience.

• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• Forklift certification
• Man lift certification

Work Location: 201

E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510

Work Hours: Variable schedule based on events. Regular office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30a – 5p with nights, evenings, weekends and holidays for events required. The position will work 40+ hours per week based on event schedule.