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Stagehand - Civic Center IASTE Referrals

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Job Details

Description

This application is used for processing referrals from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union, Local #67.

Stagehands provide labor for any/all staging needs or movement of materials for a production. They work under the direction of the manager on duty or show personnel. Stagehand crew members make sure all stage requirements are met and safety standards upheld.

At DMPA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Following instructions
  • Loading in and loading out of stage scenery and soft goods
  • Support of other department as requested

Experience Needed/Certification

  • Follow instructions
  • Know stage directions
  • Proper lifting and pushing technique

Additional Job Requirements / Pertinent Information

  • Position requires event work during evening/weekends
  • Regular lifting of up to 50lbs
  • Occasional lifting between 50-75lbs
  • Regular: standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking/hearing, vision, ability to focus
  • Occasional: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, distant/color/depth perception
  • Environment involves occasional: wetness, humidity, nearness of moving mechanical parts, working in high precarious places, risk of electric shock
  • Noise level is moderate