Event Lead Rigger, Audio Visual - Gaylord Opryland

Event Lead Rigger, Audio Visual

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOPs. Act as primary contact for venue's clients during rigging load ins/outs. Perform hands-on rigging as well as the supervision of rigging team members during events. Reports to Rigging Manager/Senior Rigging Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Rigging
• Equipment Compliance
• Client Relations
• Safety
• Project Management
• Staff Development
• Maintenance

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of onsite rigging experience
• Qualified-Basic Rigging certification
• MEWP Certification
• ETCP Certification is preferred
• MEWP operation experience
• Ground rigging experience
• High rigging with harness experience
• Previous experience supervising a rigging team

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality
• Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Drive Results
• Ensures Accountability
• See The Big Picture
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Value People
• Collaborates

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

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