Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
Stagehands are hourly paid positions, according to job assignments (ex: hands, riggers, loaders, runners),that are subject to collectively bargained union rules. Crown Stagehands are referents of IATSE Local 417 union and are subject to pay referral dues via payroll automatic deduction.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $26.66.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
Chartway Arena is a 9,100-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Old Dominion University. Operated by OVG360 since it opened in 2002, Chartway Arena is known as one of the premier mid-sized collegiate venues in the country. Chartway Arena is home to Old Dominion Monarch Men’s and Women’s basketball, as well as concerts, family shows and other attractions for the Hampton Roads area. Visit www.chartwayarena.com for more information on upcoming events.
Responsibilities
General Duties:
- Up riggers, down riggers, stagehands, wardrobe, loaders, certified forklift operators, certified aerial lift operators
- Load in and out of show equipment
- Build and setup show equipment including but not limited to lighting, audio, video equipment & consoles.
- Build and assemble various trusses, props, and staging equipment.
- Assemble event
- Open, close, and push road cases to various locations.
- Running cables.
- Working in teams or independently in a safe manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Skills:
- Climbing up and down steps to access the stage
- Carpentry and hand tool knowledge
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Ability to collaborate with others and take directions
- Meet deadlines
- Work long hours
- Work nights, weekends, holidays
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.