Events Crew
San Jose, CA
Event Staff - North America /
Part-time /
On-site
The Role
As a member of Sofar Crew you will be working right at the center of the Sofar shows that take place in your city. This is a part-time role that sits within the local team and reports to the Crew Lead for the region. You will be making sure that our events consistently feel amazing for artists, hosts and the audience, so that they have an unforgettable experience.
Crew play a super important role in creating the magic in the room by supporting all the tasks that make our events possible. You’ll help to ensure that everyone’s having the best time and getting the most out of the experience.
The majority of our shows take place on evenings and weekends, and we expect our crew members to commit to working multiple shows per month. Please see below for hourly rates in cities that we are currently hiring in.
What you'll do:
- Review internal notes on venue and show requirements in advance
- Work with your Crew Lead and other crew members to prep and set up physical space for the show including stage placement, lighting, merch table, ambiance, and Sofar branding/decor
- Create a sense of community with guests by warmly welcoming them as they arrive and actively interacting with them throughout the event
- Assist with guest seating, as well as any needs, accommodations, or questions to ensure they have an incredible experience
- Help with show breakdown and load-out – our venues should look the same as when we arrived!
- Complete a detailed event recap form to share important feedback
Who you are:
- You have strong hospitality instincts and understand how to prioritize guest experience
- You have experience working in events (music a plus!), hospitality, customer service
- You are able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
- You're able to travel to various locations within the local area
- You are reliable and accountable, even in fast-paced and high-pressure situations
- You're a strong collaborator and can work with a wide range of personalities
- Must be able to move boxes up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
$21 - $21 an hour
The applicable wage for the position in each city is as follows:
San Jose: $21/hr
About Sofar
Sofar is creating space where music matters. Our unique live experiences provide a place for artist discovery, local community and connection in non-traditional, unexpected places across 78 countries and growing. Our work is largely inspired by our values:
- Creativity: We exist to support artists. We empower everyone in the Sofar community to bring their own creative energy to connect artists and audiences.
- Community: We come together to create the spaces where music matters, intentionally welcoming and respecting all music lovers around the world.
- Joy: We believe in the transformative, unifying, and joyful power of experiencing live music together.
Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. When we’re not working, you can probably find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can’t stop listening to.
If our mission and job opening resonates, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.
