If you love live music and are interested in the idea of working in a venue that has live shows several times a week, you may wish to browse the website of your local concert hall to learn about its job openings. Many concert halls have ongoing needs for staff, so there's a good chance that you'll find a job that suits your experience and skills. Even though you won't be sitting around and watching the concerts, you'll still enjoy being in this upbeat environment—and may often hear music while you work. Here are three job opportunities to consider at a concert hall.
Stage Crew
Every concert hall uses a stage crew to help prepare the stage before each show and then get the stage ready for the next performance. Stage crew members help to unload trucks when they arrive. Cases that include instruments and a performing act's background set will need to move from the truck to the stage, which is a task that requires good physical strength and endurance. Often, this work takes place under tight timelines. For example, the truck may arrive in the afternoon before a show, which means that the stage will need to be set up for the performance in just a few hours.
Usher
If you like the idea of a job that isn't as physically demanding and that gives you a chance to interact with patrons, an usher position might be a good fit for you. Several ushers work each show at a concert hall. Their primary responsibility is to help patrons to their seats. In this job, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the layout of the venue so that when a patron asks where a specific section and row are, you can quickly direct them to where they'll be sitting. Some of this work takes place in the dark with a flashlight, so you'll need to have sharp vision and be comfortable moving around in a dark environment.
Bar Staff
A lot of concert venues have bars that give patrons a chance to enjoy a drink before or during the show. If you have experience working in the food service industry, this type of position may be suitable for you. Whether you want to work behind the bar, making and distributing drinks, or you'd rather carry drinks to people who are seated in the area, you'll have a fast-paced position that you'll enjoy if you enjoy quick interactions with people. This can also be a position in which you earn tips, which can be a good way to increase your income.
To learn more, contact a local job service.
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