STAGE CREW MEMBER
City of Salina, Kansas
Arts & Humanities Department
Smoky Hill River Festival 

Become a Part of the Smoky Hill River Festival!

Embrace the spirit of community & celebration by joining our team for the Smoky Hill River Festival. We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to help create a memorable experience that weaves together music, arts, & culture in a dynamic festival environment. If you are an adventurous spirit & a collaborative team player, we invite you to bring your talents & passion to this celebrated festival, taking place over one thrilling weekend in June. Turn this extraordinary weekend into your own festival of creativity, joy, & camaraderie.

Event Details:
Dates: June 11 - June 14, 2026
Location: Salina, Kansas

Duties:
· Assists the Stage Manager in all aspects of set-up, equipment handling & service to the entertainers.
· Assists the Stage Manager of Stage II, Stage Manager of Stein Stage, Sound Crew & other Festival staff persons in carrying out their duties.
· Maintains a cheerful & helpful attitude throughout the entire event.

Education:
· Eighth grade graduate minimum.

Qualifications:
· Must have previous experience as a stagehand at the Smoky Hill River Festival or other stage work, i.e. a music or theatre program.

Requirements:
· Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
· Sixteen-year-olds will work in a non-driving capacity.
· Sixteen-year-olds are permitted to use only light, non-power-driven hand tools.
· Seventeen-year-olds or older must possess a valid driver's license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property & non-public access passageways.
· Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs.
· Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures & adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:
· Golf carts, sound equipment, & instruments.

Hours:
· 40-60 hours from June 11 to June 14, 2026.
· Position works long hours in varied & adverse weather conditions.

Pay EOE:
· $300 Stipend (Approx. $7.50/hr.)

Application Deadline: Until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 04/16/2026