TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position
ASAP - May 8, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY: Install and dismantle Festival signs and décor under the supervision of the Installation Manager, ensuring timely and efficient execution before and after the event.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Collaborate with the Installation Manager to install Festival signs and site décor before the event.
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Assist in the construction of support structures for signs and décor when required.
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Participate in painting, cleaning, or other preparatory activities for signs or décor prior to installation.
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Remain on call and available via walkie-talkie on pre-assigned event days to handle sign or décor assignments or emergencies.
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Remove all signs and décor within the specified timeframe post-event.
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Take responsibility for all tools used during the job.
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Clean up debris, including scrap wood and screws, after installations are completed.
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Contribute to the packing and inventorying of signs and décor during teardown.
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Perform additional work-related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Use the Absentee Request Form to accurately report absenteeism to the HR Office.
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Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters.
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Attend and successfully complete any required training sessions.
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Ensure that any intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival is handed over to the Festival at the end of each production year or upon request through the supervisor or department head.
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Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final reports.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Proficiency in the use of hand and small power tools (drill drivers, jig saw, etc.).
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Strong team collaboration skills.
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Experience working from heights on scissors lifts, ladders, and scaffolding while ensuring the safe coordination of materials and tools.
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Demonstrated initiative with the ability to follow complex directions when working unsupervised.
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Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and to move rapidly on foot across the infield.
Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!
Pay: $20.00 / hour
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
