Seasonal Middle School Stage Manager & Props Lead

Sylvania; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The Deerfield 109 District seeks a Seasonal-Middle School Musical Stage Manager and Properties Manager to coordinate the visual environment of the production while guiding students through set construction and stagecraft.

You will collaborate with the Music Director and Assistant Director to ensure the stage aligns with the show's pacing and artistic vision, while supervising student crews in painting, prop layout, and set dressing, and enforcing safety during rehearsals and performances.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and the ability to positively interact with staff and students aged 11–14.

Responsibilities

• Scenic Planning: Develop visual concepts, simple designs, and prop layouts for the production.
• Student Involvement: Instruct and supervise student crew members in basic set assembly, painting, and stage dressing.
• Collaborative Production: Meet regularly with the Music Director and Assistant Director to coordinate stage space for staging, choreography, and musical numbers.
• Stage Safety: Ensure all set pieces are constructed safely and handled properly by students during rehearsals and performances.

Job description

The Deerfield 109 District seeks a Seasonal-Middle School Musical Stage Manager and Properties Manager to coordinate the visual environment of the production while guiding students through set construction and stagecraft.

You will collaborate with the Music Director and Assistant Director to ensure the stage aligns with the show's pacing and artistic vision, while supervising student crews in painting, prop layout, and set dressing, and enforcing safety during rehearsals and performances.