Stage Manager - Live Classical & Jazz Concerts

Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music Concert Management Office is seeking an hourly temporary Stage Manager to support performances across five venues on the Evanston campus. You will ensure timely and smooth stage operations, coordinating cues with conductors, performers, and crew.

This role requires strong time management, clear communication, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. You’ll work evenings and weekends, assist technical staff, and help stage setup, changes, and

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, organization, and administrative skills.
• Strong verbal interpersonal communication.
• Expertise calling technical cues over venue comms system.
• Familiarity with basic theatrical lighting equipment.
• Knowledge of musical instrument names, typical music concert venues, typical classical music concerts and show-flow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the positive and efficient execution of performances through stage and time management.
• Interact with conductors, performers, guest artists, ensemble staff, university faculty and staff, renters, and outside technicians to obtain essential information.
• Assist PA Technician, Recording Technician, Video Technician, House Manager, Head Usher, and other CMO staff as necessary.
• Coordinate and execute all set-up, set changes, and strikes of stage equipment.
• Ensure adherence to venue, Concert Management Office, Bienen School of Music, and Northwestern University policies and procedures.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Cue calling

Tools

Theatrical lighting equipment

PA systems

Video production/streaming

Job description

Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music Concert Management Office is seeking an hourly temporary Stage Manager to support performances across five venues on the Evanston campus. You will ensure timely and smooth stage operations, coordinating cues with conductors, performers, and crew.

This role requires strong time management, clear communication, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. You’ll work evenings and weekends, assist technical staff, and help stage setup, changes, and