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Stagehand - Civic Center IATSE Referrals

Company:
Des Moines Performing Arts
Location:
Des Moines, IA, 50319
Posted:
December 03, 2025
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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

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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