Stagehands- Coachella & Stagecoach 2026
About The Position
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer! COACHELLA & STAGECOACH 2026 EVENT STAFF JOB FAIR! WHEN: Thursday March 5th 2026, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm WHERE: 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201 (Forum Tent) PARKING / DIRECTIONS: Enter via Monroe & 51 st Avenue. Follow signs for the Job Fair in the Forum building STAGEHAND DEPARTMENT - Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Country Festivals 2026 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with manual labor
- Forklift & heavy machinery certified
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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.
Benefits
- Part-time: This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
