Stage Hand – Event Labor

Elegant Event Lighting is looking for event crew AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS to deliver, setup and remove draping, chandeliers, dance floors and other unique decor elements for wedding ceremonies and receptions around Chicagoland.

Additional hours are available during the week preparing inventory for events.

No experience necessary. Just bring a hard work ethic and eagerness to learn.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do

• During the week work in a warehouse environment performing a variety of tasks to aid the daily operations. The duties can include but are not limited to moving, storing and preparing decor in support of the weekend events
• On Saturdays you will work onsite at hotels, golf courses, tents… installing and dismantling event decor
• Load and unload event décor onto trucks for delivery to clients, venues and to return products to the warehouse
• Pack and unpack event décor including drapery, chandeliers, dance floors, staging and lighting

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Must be available to work weekends
• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift
• Able to stand and/or walk 100% of the work shift
• Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift
• Must be able to move and climb ladders WITHOUT accommodation or assistance
• Ability to work in high lift
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 30-40 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally may move up to and over 100 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to handle fragile items safely
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions

Advancement opportunities &amp further training possible for the right candidates.

Elegant Event Lighting does not discriminate in employment based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, or other non-merit factor.