Seasonal Performer Attendant

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you have an interest in theatrical entertainment? Do you enjoy working behind the scenes? Do you excel at assisting or PA work? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the dance music space. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is seeking highly motivated & organized Performer Attendants ( PA’s ) to join the entertainment team at festivals & other music events.  This position plays a critical role by ensuring the overall quality of the Insomniac experience for headliners & staff members alike. This position reports to the Entertainment director & entertainment Project Managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the workflow of designated performers on the event grounds or at a set location

• Ensure team well-being & hydration

• Carry water & necessary items for performers at events

• Keep performer teams on schedule, monitor break times & time out performances

• Liaise between the performer teams & stage managers to coordinate performance access

• Facilitate photo ops with characters & headliners

• Navigate performers through crowds & have a comprehensive understanding of the site footprint

• Complete rotations of any designated checkpoints throughout events

• Assist the Entertainment Department Managers with needed tasks & duties

• Interact courteously & professionally with headliners & employees at all times

• Work late show hours, weekends or overtime as needed

• Work effectively under a high level of pressure & demanding time lines

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Festival, Film or Television production experience is highly desirable

• Backgrounds in management, team lead, security, military or project management are a plus

• Experience with radio protocol is beneficial but is not required

• Strong supervisory, leadership, and communication skills

• Energy, enthusiasm & people skills

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Physically able to sustain prolonged periods of walking or standing in all weather conditions

• Must have open availability on event days & have no conflicting bookings or employment shifts

• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours and travel to events as required

• Must have clean driving record, valid driver’s license & car insurance

• May need to use personal vehicle to travel to work engagements, both local & out of town

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

• May work in drastic temperature climates

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. 

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $16.50-$20.00 an hour

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$16.90 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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