We are Local Union Number 31 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO.
We are the skilled stagehands who work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry every day.
We specialize in stage rigging, theatrical set construction, and the installation and operation of video, lighting, and sound systems in virtually any type of venue.
We provide a dedicated team of professionals to load in, staff, and takedown your large event.
Our team of certified riggers ensures your event equipment is safely suspended from the structure.
Our dedicated technicians ensure your event is perfect. From small meetings to large conferences, we specialize in events just like yours.
When you need your event setup quickly and accurately we provide hundreds of hands.
IATSE Local 31 represents the skilled technicians behind live entertainment and events across the greater Kansas City region. Our members are stagehands, riggers, electricians, audio and video technicians, carpenters, and production specialists who build, operate, and maintain the systems that make performances possible.
Our crews hang motors in arenas, light concert stages, mix audio, build scenery for touring shows, and wire temporary power for festivals. We work theaters, concerts, corporate events, trade shows, conventions, television, film, and every production space that demands safety, craft, and reliability.
Local 31 has served Kansas City since 1887. We cover western Missouri and Eastern Kansas and maintain over 500 trained individuals ready to deploy on productions from intimate theater to arena-scale events.
We train continuously, mentor intentionally, and provide union protections that ensure fair wages, health benefits, and retirement security. When venues and producers call Local 31, they’re hiring crews who know the work, follow safety protocols, and deliver on tight timelines.
IATSE Local 31 is seeking individuals interested in part-time stagehand work. Prior experience in audio, lighting, or rigging is a plus but not required; on-the-job training opportunities may be available for qualified candidates. Work is hourly and may include long shifts, overnight work, and irregular hours, depending on the production schedule.
This job starts around $20 an hour, and is absolutely more of a ‘temp’ position than anything else. We try to stay as busy as possible, but we only have work as often as our clients do shows.
Applicants for this opportunity will be referred by IATSE Local 31, and must meet both union and employer requirements.
To be eligible for referral through IATSE Local 31, applicants must:
Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.. is preferred. Exceptions are considered.
Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English in order to understand safety instructions, course materials, and perform tasks correctly;
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of stagehand work, including the ability to:
Repeatedly lift or assist in lifting heavy equipment;
Stand for extended periods;
Work 10 to 12 hours per shift, with scheduled breaks;
This opportunity is open to individuals who meet the above qualifications and are prepared to work in a dynamic and safety-conscious environment. All hiring and referral practices comply with the labor laws of the State of Missouri and federal employment standards.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact IATSE Local 31.
Our Knowledge Base contains our information for new workers, including frequently asked questions, links to training opportunities, policies, and procedures
Business Agent: Jacob Hobbs
E-Mail: ialocal31@ialocal31.org
Office Hours: 10AM-4PM M-F
Mailing Address: 1321 Swift, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Telephone: 816-842-5167
Fax: 816-842-9481
If you are interested in applying for our work opportunity, please bring two forms of identification to our office during business hours to complete an application.
