Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Union Stagehands are hourly paid positions, according to job assignments (ex: hands, riggers, loaders, etc). Primarily responsible with assembling, disassembling, and operation of stage equipment. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.53-$34.33 (per the CBA).

Benefits per the union agreement. 

The Stagehand job is a covered classification under the IATSE collective bargaining agreement. 

This position will remain open until August 30, 2025.

Formerly the Casper Events Center, the venue was renamed to the Ford Wyoming Center in January 2021. The Center is a 28,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, built high on a hill overlooking the city of Casper, Casper Mountain, and the scenic Platte River Valley. Funded entirely by the City’s portion of an optional 1% sales tax, the venue opened on April 17, 1982. The arena features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with 8,000 seats.

The Ford Wyoming Center hosts a variety of different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, bull riding competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the Wyoming High School Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling Tournaments, the Wyoming High School Art Symposium, Wyoming High School Marching Band Competition and Wyoming High School Spirit and Cheer Competition. The venue has been home of the College National Finals Rodeo each June since 2001.

The Ford Wyoming Center is owned by the City of Casper, Wyoming and is proudly managed by Oak View Group.

• Load and unload props and materials from truck dock
• Set up lighting, props, and microphones
• Move and rearrange furniture
• Set up musical equipment
• Clean up stage and backstage area before and after performances
• Report to the Union Steward upon arrival to work for an event
• Other duties as assigned

• Employee must be at least 18 years old  
• High School diploma or GED (or any equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Prior customer service experience is preferred  
• Access to reliable transportation 
• Knowledge and experience in proper handling of theatrical tools, equipment, & systems
• Must be able to work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays dependent on events schedule 
• Physical ability to lift & carry heavy loads, walk, stand, sit, crouch, bend, stretch, and reach
• Stand and walk for four to six hours at a time 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Can communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Must be comfortable multi-tasking and working in a fast paced environment

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.