Assistant Stage Manager

Wilmette Park District; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skating membership

Pool & Beach membership

Beach parking decal

Golf membership (unlimited play)

Golf membership (off-peak discounted)

Tennis membership (resident rate)

Fitness membership

Recreational program discounts

Golf/Tennis pro shop discount

Job summary

The Assistant Stage Manager relays cues to backstage crews and monitors backstage activity during rehearsals and productions under the direction of the Stage Manager. This is a PT 3 position, with the benefits listed below.

Hours are 4–16 per week, with rehearsals, tech week, and performances scheduled across Wednesday through Sunday depending on the production schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Relays cues to backstage crews and monitors backstage activity during rehearsals and productions.
• Attends production meetings, run-throughs, tech rehearsals, and performances as required by the Production or Stage Manager.
• Represents the Park District to parents, students, and guests, and conducts oneself with professionalism and courtesy.
• Adheres to the general rules and policies of the Park District.
• Maintains safety practices and upholds the Park District's safety program.
• Contributes to the Park District's sustainability goals.

Job description

Job Details
Location: Various - Wilmette, IL 60091
Position: Part Time Year Round
Education: Not Specified
Salary: $16.00‑$20.00 per hour
Shift: Various
Category: Recreation

Summary

The Assistant Stage Manager relays cues to backstage crews and monitors backstage activity during rehearsals and productions under the direction of the Stage Manager. This is a PT 3 position, with the benefits listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the script to perform duties before and during the production.
• Understand the role, cuing, and other responsibilities during the production.
• Attend production meetings, run-throughs, tech rehearsals, and performances as required by the Production or Stage Manager.
• Represent the Park District to parents, students, and guests, and conduct oneself with professionalism and courtesy.
• Adhere to the general rules and policies of the Park District.
• Complete special tasks in a timely fashion.
• Maintain good working relationships with fellow staff members, community members, and visitors.
• Maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs.
• Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District's Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including its Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.
• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals.

Safety Responsibilities

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.
• Obey the safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.
• Become familiar with and follow safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures.
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, or Human Resources/Risk Management division.
• Attend and participate in required safety training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and push/pull objects.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Hours and Schedule

• 4‑16 hours per week, varying per production schedule.
• Rehearsals: Intermittent Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons.
• Tech Week: Generally Monday‑Thursday evening.
• Performances: Friday evenings & Saturday/Sunday daytime.

Employee Benefits

• PT3: 600‑or less hours per year*.
• Skating membership.
• Pool & Beach membership.
• Beach parking decal.
• Golf membership (unlimited play).
• Golf membership (off‑peak limited play, 25% off resident rate).
• Tennis membership (25% off resident rate).
• Fitness membership.
• Recreational program classes, group lessons at any park or facility, ice private lesson rental & facility rental (25% off resident rate).
• Golf/Tennis pro shop discount: cost +15%.