Stagehand

The Ohio State University

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Columbus Campus Until 9/12/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
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Job Title:

Stagehand

Department:

Business Advancement | Schottenstein Center Guest Services Administration-JM

Job Description


Stagehands serve as intermittent staff for the Schottenstein Center and provide general support for special events, including load-in and load-out. Stagehands follow direction from staff and road crew, interact and communicate well, work safely as part of a team, and are flexible and accepting of changes in a creative environment.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • General labor including box pushing (70%)
  • Installing carpentry, staging, and props (15%)
  • Installing video, sound, and entertainment lighting equipment (15%)
  • Rigging installation/operation (based on experience and attendance of Schottenstein Center trainings)
  • Driving a forklift (based on experience and attendance of Schottenstein Center trainings)
  • Truck loading/unloading (based on experience)

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Experience handling show production equipment and using hand tools 
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. safely, work at height from ladders and personnel lifts and have the ability to reach, climb and kneel.

Additional Information:

Location:

Schottenstein Center (0081)

Position Type:

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:

0.2

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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About this role

Summary

Assist with event setup, load-in/out, install equipment, work safely in a team

Job title

Stagehand

Experience level

high school diploma or GED

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

On-site at Schottenstein Center, varying shifts, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

handling production equipmenthand toolslift 50 lbs.work at heightclimbkneel

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

loading and unloadingcarpentryvideosoundlighting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site