Assistant Stage Manager

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Fitness membership

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks an Assistant Stage Manager to support our Youth Theater program for children ages 5-15, Off-Broadway on Amsterdam. The ASM assists the Stage Manager and creative team while guiding young performers through rehearsals and performances.

Candidates must be available Sundays, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, with additional schedule for Production Meetings, Tech Week, and performances.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with stage management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working with children ages 5-15 in a drop off program.
• Proactive, open to learning and growing with mentoring from supervisors and creative team.
• A kind, warm, welcoming, and reflective demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Track blocking, choreography, manage rehearsal props, and help keep young cast members focused and on schedule.
• Assist in backstage operations during tech rehearsals and performances, assist in scene shifts, and supervise youth run-crew members.
• Serve as the communication link between Stage Management, the Creative Team, and Student Actors.
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment for children while guiding them through the rehearsal process.

Skills

Stage management

Organization

Communication

Multi-tasking

Child supervision

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks an Assistant Stage Manager to join their team! The Assistant Stage Manager will join our Youth Theater program for children 5-15, Off-Broadway on Amsterdam. The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) supports the Stage Manager and creative team while helping guide young performers. Responsibilities include tracking props, managing backstage movement during tech and performances, assisting in the rehearsal room ("on book"), and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for minor cast members.

Throughout Off-Broadway on Amsterdam rehearsals, children will explore and develop imagination, character, concentration, professionalism, and technique while strengthening the command of their bodies and voices in this supportive environment. Children will develop their skills in partnership with and alongside professional actors, musicians, choreographers, and technicians. These rehearsals culminate in a weekend of performances of this season's show, School of Rock: Young Actors Edition.

Candidates must be available Sundays, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, for rehearsals October 18th, 2026-May 23rd, 2027. An additional schedule will be provided for Production Meetings, Tech Week, and performances.

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn. Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track blocking, choreography, manage rehearsal props, and help keep young cast members focused and on schedule.
• Assist in backstage operations during tech rehearsals and performances, assist in scene shifts, and supervise youth run-crew members.
• Serve as the communication link between Stage Management, the Creative Team, and Student Actors.
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment for children while guiding them through the rehearsal process.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience with stage management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working with children ages 5-15 in a drop off program
• Proactive, open to learning and growing with mentoring from supervisors and creative team.
• A kind, warm, welcoming, and reflective demeanor.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

• This role offers a rate of $40-$50 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.