Lead Production & Stage Manager (Technical Lead)

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 53,726; Part time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a seasoned professional to lead all technical needs for the Performing Arts Department. You will manage timelines, budgets, and space, supervise student stage managers, and serve as the professional stage manager when needed.

This role requires coordination with faculty directors and other departments. The position is an hourly, 30‑hour‑per‑week role over a 10‑month cycle (August–May), demanding evenings and weekend work during productions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 3 years of professional stage management experience.
• Education (required): B.A. or B.F.A. in theatre, with an emphasis in stage management or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the timeline and communication of all productions to the production team.
• Schedule and run all productions; be the onsite supervisor during tech and production weeks.
• Create and reconcile production season budget; manage contracts and invoices; complete required paperwork.
• Assign student stage managers to productions and meet regularly to ensure readiness.
• Serve as the professional stage manager when a student SM is not available.
• Coordinate with related departments to ensure collaborative events throughout the year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Self-Organization

Teamwork

Work Efficiency

Education

B.A./B.F.A. in theatre with emphasis in stage management

MFA in stage management (preferred)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a seasoned professional to lead all technical needs for the Performing Arts Department. You will manage timelines, budgets, and space, supervise student stage managers, and serve as the professional stage manager when needed.

This role requires coordination with faculty directors and other departments. The position is an hourly, 30‑hour‑per‑week role over a 10‑month cycle (August–May), demanding evenings and weekend work during productions and