STAGE MANAGER (BAND LEVEL 8)

Memorial University - Career Development Office; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Stage Manager to oversee productions at Grenfell Theatre. This role involves coordinating theatre activities, mentoring students, and delivering curriculum. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and relevant qualifications in stage management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in professional stage management.
• Knowledge of current techniques and trends in stage management.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and supervising departmental theatre productions.
• Designing and delivering stage management curriculum.
• Overseeing backstage activities.

Skills

Stage Management

Coordination

Supervision

Education

Degree or diploma from an accredited theatre training institution

Job description

Stage Manager (Band Level 8)

School of Fine Arts, Grenfell Campus

(Contractual Position to April 10, 2026)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval.

Duties

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Stage Manager will be responsible for professional stage management work at Grenfell Theatre, Memorial University. Responsibilities include:

1. Scheduling, coordinating, and supervising departmental theatre productions.
2. Stage managing productions and supervising/mentoring student stage managers.
3. Designing and delivering stage management curriculum to students in the Technical Theatre Production program.
4. Devising and demonstrating professional stage management protocols and techniques.
5. Coordinating, scheduling, and organizing productions and rehearsals.
6. Maintaining the production prompt script and communication call board.
7. Overseeing backstage activities.
8. Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience of 3-5 years in professional stage management, preferably with students in a theatre training program. A degree or diploma from an accredited theatre training institution is required, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of current techniques and trends in stage management is essential.

Salary

$65,079 - $76,340 per annum (Non-Bargaining)

Closing Date

May 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. NST

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University values employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

The personal information collected will be used for recruitment and employment purposes in accordance with the Memorial University Act. For questions about data collection, contact MyHR at [e-mail]. Inquiries about this position should be directed to Grenfell Campus, University Avenue, Corner Brook, Room AS374, phone [phone], or email [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.