Stage Crew Chief

Stage Crew Chief – City of Norfolk, VA

Hello! Join the City of Norfolk's Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment – Seven Venues – and help deliver world‑class entertainment across flagship venues such as Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theatre, Wells Theatre, Harrison Opera House and Harbor Park. The Stage Crew Chief leads technical crews, oversees event equipment, manages vendor relationships, and ensures seamless productions for an array of cultural, sporting and community events.

• 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, coordinating with internal departments to verify correct setup of venue supplied equipment.
• Supervise contracted event staff and vendors to ensure client’s production requirements are met.
• Manage back‑of‑house operations 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 preventive maintenance schedule for all city‑owned production equipment.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a general technical or professional field (minimum two years of college).
• Minimum of two years theater and arena production experience.

• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver’s License
• Forklift Certification
• Man‑Lift Certification

Department Hiring Salary Range: $52,581.31 – $60,388.26

201

E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510

Variable schedule based on events. Regular office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays for events required. Position will work 40+ hours per week based on event schedule.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave for full‑time employees.
• Employer‑paid pension plan and basic life insurance.
• Voluntary medical, dental, and dependent care plans; optional life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Section 457 deferred compensation and long‑term disability coverage.
• Access to credit union membership and employer‑provided parking.
• Tuition Assistance Program for eligible employees after 6 months continuous service.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Industries:
Government Administration