Technical Crew Member | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Plaza Theatre is seeking enthusiastic, dependable individuals to join us as Technical Crew Members. This is a hands-on position that supports the behind-the-scenes operations of our shows and events. You’ll work with lighting, sound, scenery, and projection equipment, helping to ensure that every performance runs smoothly.

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$28.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until July 31, 2026.

The Historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, re-opened on December 1, 2025, after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theatre hosts 120+ events per year, including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival, and many national touring acts. The theatre capacity is 700 seats.

• Assist with load-in, setup, and strike of productions and events.
• Operate and/or assist with lighting, sound, projection, and stage equipment during rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain backstage areas, tools, and equipment in safe and working conditions.
• Follow cues and instructions from stage management and technical directors.
• Uphold safety protocols and support a clean, organized workspace.
• Provide friendly and professional support to visiting artists and production teams.

• Previous technical theatre experience is preferred but not required — we’re happy to train the right candidate.
• Basic knowledge of stagecraft, lighting, sound, or projection is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects when needed.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.