Stagehands- Coachella & Stagecoach

Job Description

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival & Stagecoach Job Fair!
When: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Time: 9am - 2pm
Where: 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 (Forum Tent)
Parking / Directions: Enter via Monroe & 51st Avenue. Follow signs for the Job Fair in the Forum building

STAGEHAND DEPARTMENT - Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Country Festivals 2025

STAGEHANDS

SUMMARY

The Stagehand is responsible for performing all setup before, during, and after events which includes, but is not limited to, assembling and disassembling production equipment on stage. In addition, the stagehand will work closely with and assist carpenters with scenery build, installation, video, sound and light production.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assemble and set up lighting, props, microphones, road cases, musical instruments, scenery, set pieces and other parts at the beginning of the scene.
• Disassemble, remove and store aforementioned items at the end of scene.
• Load/unload props and materials from trucks.
• Move and rearrange furniture.
• Construct and paint set pieces.
• Assist carpenters with scenery build and installation.
• Hand the scenery up into the roof and lower it down onto stage.
• Assist with video, sound, and light production.
• Work with electricians and lighting assistants.
• Clean up stage and backstage area after performance.
• Operate scenery-moving machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience with manual labor preferred.
• Forklift and heavy machinery certified.
• Must have a valid driver's license if venue location requires driving.
• Must be able to take direction and execute instructions accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

PREFERENCES
• Previous experience with manual labor
• Forklift & heavy machinery certified
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

REQUIRED AVAILABILITY
• This position may require minimum availability from 3/17/2025 to 5/9/2025
• Day, mid and overnight shifts available

Pay Scale: $20.00- $25.00

Goldenvoice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Unless otherwise communicated, Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Country Festivals work activity is between 3/30/2025 to 5/3/2025. Schedules and shifts are subject to department and operational needs.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1qn0m-3-148-109-104-42 in your application.