Assistant Stage Manager — Live Concerts (Part-Time, Union)

Minnesota Orchestra; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Orchestra seeks an Assistant Stage Manager in Minneapolis, MN to support concerts and venue events. The role collaborates with artistic planning, orchestra operations staff, and outside vendors to ensure smooth stage operations, equipment setup, and live-event logistics.

This on-site position requires strong teamwork and attention to detail. Successful applicants join IATSE Local 13 as a condition of employment, and will work regular part-time hours with union benefits per

Qualifications

• Two or more years of comparable experience preferred, with demonstrated knowledge of general event logistics.
• Familiarity with concert, conference/convention, and/or entertainment environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and work as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with others to identify and solve issues.

Responsibilities

• Fill roles as assigned for activities of various types, including load-ins, load-outs, stage setups, warehousing, equipment installation, production logistics, performer support, and similar; provide administrative support to stage crew on as-needed basis
• Support Technical Director and stage crew with operating and maintaining building and event equipment as directed, and appropriate use of rented and vendor equipment
• Attend in-person and hybrid meetings as may be scheduled
• Coordination and collaboration with Orchestra Operations, Artistic Planning, and Digital Media staff related to onstage activities and advance preparation for the same, including both concert events and venue rental and activation events
• Support the stage crew in executing production-intensive programming, on-site and off-site special events, and projects as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Stage management

Event logistics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

ArtsVision calendar

MS Office (OneDrive, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

The Minnesota Orchestra seeks an Assistant Stage Manager in Minneapolis, MN to support concerts and venue events. The role collaborates with artistic planning, orchestra operations staff, and outside vendors to ensure smooth stage operations, equipment setup, and live-event logistics.

This on-site position requires strong teamwork and attention to detail. Successful applicants join IATSE Local 13 as a condition of employment, and will work regular part-time hours with union benefits per