Job Description

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Head of Staging/Rigging is to manage the theater staging/rigging discipline for 3 theatre venues to include scenery, soft goods and automations.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and The Venetian Resort’s policies, practices, and procedures. This is a safety–related position.              

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all rigging systems, stage deck, automations systems and equipment are inspected and maintained properly for proper use and specific attention to all load bearing elements and systems.
• Monitor production and event material / labor costs for settlements.
• Coordinate with the incoming production teams, Base Entertainment and Theater Manager for the “advancement” of shows, events and productions.
• Manage assigned budgets and resources.
• Coordinate with production and other departments onstage as needed to run the performances and rehearsals.
• Responsible for organizing and overseeing all on-stage and backstage production elements for three theaters.
• Prepare monthly reports (or as directed), inventory, consumable and maintenance checklists.
• Safety is an essential function of this job.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Company Standards of Conduct

All Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• High school diploma.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any other certification or license, as required by law or policy. 
• 8 years of experience theater staging as a fly-man/rigger/carpenter.
• 5 years of experience on large-scale productions.
• Demonstrated experience in shows, road shows and events.
• Demonstrated experience in repairing, maintaining and operating and maintaining counterweight fly systems, winches, stage cranes, line-sets, stage elevators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of OSHA.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software for Windows and AutoCAD recommended.
• Working knowledge of welding, (MIG, TIG), steel construction recommended.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to:

• Lift or carry 20 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel.
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.