Stage Manager for Concerts & Events (Overhire)

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus position

Hourly pay

Varied events

Job summary

The New School's Parsons, Mannes, Jazz Drama productions are seeking an Overhire Stage Manager to support concerts and special events. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, you will create and distribute show paperwork, call cues, and coordinate with designers, performers, and crew on the bustling campus in New York City.

This is an on-site, as-needed role with no guaranteed weekly hours, offering $35/hour and the chance to work with student crews and professional staff across multiple

Qualifications

• One year experience as a production stage manager or three years experience as an assistant stage manager.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop creative approaches to complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills that include management, teamwork and collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to remain focused and calm under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Time and task management skills, including re-prioritization and an ability to work graciously under strict time constraints
• Must be able to remain standing for long periods, bend down and/or lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Experienced or able to learn and develop fluency in The New School's suite of applications including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, WorkDay, Asimut and 25Live.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, manage, and distribute show paperwork in collaboration with the Production Manager
• Track and call lighting, projections, sound, and deck cues during performances as necessary following run-of-show timelines
• Keep soundchecks and performances on task and on schedule
• Oversee the success of all onstage and backstage activities including stage moves, artist wrangling, and other logistical needs
• Communicate with creative and production teams, performers, crew, and house management to ensure cohesion between all departments during assigned projects and events
• Possess a strong familiarity with all aspects and specific needs of each individual production
• Direct and supervise the Assistant Stage Manager(s) and any stage crew, including student workers (as needed)
• Attend all advance meetings to prepare for events
• Other duties related to the successful execution of the event as assigned
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Stage management

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

WorkDay

Asimut

25Live

Job description

The New School's Parsons, Mannes, Jazz Drama productions are seeking an Overhire Stage Manager to support concerts and special events. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, you will create and distribute show paperwork, call cues, and coordinate with designers, performers, and crew on the bustling campus in New York City.

This is an on-site, as-needed role with no guaranteed weekly hours, offering $35/hour and the chance to work with student crews and professional staff across multiple