Head Carpenter
Rogers Arena
Nov 15
2:00pm - 10:00pm
$48/hr
Props Master
QE Theatre
Nov 18
6:00pm - 11:00pm
$42/hr
Stagehand
PNE Forum
Nov 20
8:00am - 4:00pm
$38/hr
Real-time position updates • Instant notifications • No missed opportunities
The Board
A dispatcher's switchboard. A worker's job board.
One connected system. End-to-end production management and job marketplace.
Built by an IATSE 118 dispatcher. In production use at Local 118.
One System
Stop moving data between spreadsheets and apps.
Unified Data Management
Manage jobs, workers, and assignments in one place. No more context switching between tools.
Instant Text Alerts
Send targeted SMS offers to qualified workers. Track responses in a unified inbox. Workers get instant notifications about opportunities.
Your Data, Your Terms
SQLite database you can backup anytime. Export workers, jobs, assignments, and history to CSV. Move to another system if needed. No proprietary formats, no lock-in.
Real-Time Updates
Live roster changes, instant SMS notifications, and automatic conflict detection.
Built for dispatchers who are tired of juggling six different tools to do one job.
Dispatch Workflow
Create jobs, post to The Board, notify workers via SMS, parse responses, and award positions by seniority—all with a complete audit trail.
Create Job
Set up job details and positions.
Post & Notify
Post and send bulk SMS offers.
Parse & Assign
Review responses and assign.
Review Changes
Verify before saving.
Conflict Check
Detect scheduling overlaps.
One-Click Dispatch
Send full assignments instantly.
Real-Time Updates
Workers receive instant SMS notifications for every job update. Stay informed, never miss a beat.
Call Time Update
Position Cancelled
Confirmed for Work
Additional Positions
Job Board and Assignment Status
Workers view available positions filtered by their skills and qualifications. Check assignment status in real-time.
Worker Features
- • View qualified positions
- • Filter by venue, position, date
- • Job details: times, PPE, rates
- • Assignment status updates
Dispatcher Benefits
- • Reduces status inquiry calls
- • Workers see qualification requirements
- • Transparent position availability
- • Real-time information sync
Built Different
Most dispatch software is built by people who've never dispatched a show. We're not most software.
- •Built for general workforce management across industries
- •Seniority and union rules require manual workarounds
- •High monthly costs with limited automation
- •Cloud-only data storage with restricted access
- •Stuck in maintenance mode
- ✓Built by a working dispatcher - Currently calling Sigur Rós
- ✓Seniority-first design - Every feature respects union principles
- ✓Transparent pricing - No hidden fees, no vendor lock-in
- ✓Your data, your database - SQLite file you can backup/migrate anytime
- ✓Always evolving - Features requested by union members, built for union members
Database Migration Assistance
Still using paper-based processes and don't have structured data? Let us help.
Common Starting Points
- •Excel spreadsheets with years of worker data
- •Paper rosters and handwritten skill lists
- •Multiple disconnected systems (CallSteward, email, SMS)
- •No structured database or incomplete records
- •Historical data scattered across multiple formats
We'll Help You Migrate
- ✓Data import assistance - We'll help clean and import your existing data
- ✓Format conversion - Excel, CSV, CallSteward exports, we handle it
- ✓Data validation - We'll verify seniority dates, skills, and contact info
- ✓Training & onboarding - Get your team up to speed quickly
- ✓No data lock-in - Your data stays yours, always exportable
Ready to modernize your dispatch process?
Get Started with Migration SupportWorkers migrated at Local 118
Skill records imported
Months in production use
Built to Automate Your FAQs
Every question on your dispatch FAQ page reveals a manual process. The Board automates them all.
Manual text messaging to individual workers by seniority
Send 100+ targeted offers in one click. Automatic filtering by seniority, skills, and availability.
Separate system to check who qualifies for specific positions
Built-in skill matching. Only qualified workers see relevant positions. Automatic filtering by department, certifications, and specializations.
Variable response times. Workers unsure if confirmed until dispatcher replies.
Real-time response tracking. Instant SMS confirmation when assigned. Clear status updates for both workers and dispatchers.
Manual checks: eligible? previously declined? scheduling conflicts?
Automatic conflict detection. See scheduling overlaps instantly. System enforces eligibility and decline rules automatically.
Manual updates via text. Workers check with crew chief on-site.
One-click updates to all assigned workers. Instant SMS notifications for schedule changes, cancellations, or extensions.
Separate systems to mark unavailable dates. Still receive unnecessary offers.
Dispatcher-managed availability tracking. Mark workers unavailable (vacation, medical, personal) to prevent unwanted offers. Conflict detection shows scheduling overlaps automatically. Self-service worker calendar: coming soon.
Email chains and manual review processes for dispatch decisions.
Complete audit trail for every offer and assignment. Timestamped decisions based on seniority rules. Transparent, defensible records.
Manual tracking of no-shows and progressive penalties.
Manual tracking with timestamped records. System captures attendance history to support your union's disciplinary process. Automated penalty enforcement: planned feature.
Stop Maintaining FAQ Pages
If your dispatch FAQ has 20 questions, you have 20 manual processes that could be automated. The Board eliminates the confusion by making the answers obvious.
Member Experience
Empower your membership to stay informed and in control of their career
Your Personal Job Board
Preview of upcoming member portal feature
Welcome, Sarah Johnson
Member #3864 • Head Carpenter
What Works Today. What's Coming Next.
Transparent development. Here's exactly what you get today and what's in active development.
Shipped (In Use at Local 118)
- ✓Bulk SMS dispatch - Send to your entire roster with smart rate limiting
- ✓Seniority enforcement - Automatic ranking by seniority
- ✓Skill matching - 38,000+ skill records tracked
- ✓Conflict detection - See scheduling overlaps instantly
- ✓Response tracking - Parse "interested", "pass", "booked"
- ✓Audit trail - Every offer & assignment timestamped
- ✓Member portal - Workers view qualified positions
- ✓Real-time WebSocket updates - Live roster changes
Multi-provider SMS support
Twilio, YakChat, or bring your own provider. Because the show must go on.
In Active Development
- ⚡One-Click Dispatch - Send complete work assignments (location, parking, gear, call times) in one SMS
- ⚡Worker Self-Service Calendar - Let workers mark availability (vacation, medical) to reduce unwanted offers
- ⚡Automated Call-Time Notifications - Workers receive SMS reminders 24h before call time
Roadmap (Priority Based on Union Feedback)
- • Attendance tracking with progressive discipline enforcement
- • Multi-venue "on-call" list management
- • Payroll export (export hours to your payroll system)
- • Analytics dashboard (busiest positions, fill rates, response times)
- • Mobile app for workers (iOS/Android native)
Request a Demo
Whatever event you need to create, let's find the right crew for you.
Schedule a personalized demo and see how The Board streamlines your dispatch operations.
Questions? Email hello@the-board.app
Built by a dispatcher, for dispatchers. Canadian-made. Modernizing union operations.
Founder & Developer — LinkedIn
Built for IATSE locals. Adaptable for any labour union.
The Board is an independent software product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).