Temporary Assistant Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for personal merit and qualifications

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston is seeking Assistant Stage Managers for the 2025–2026 season to support Theater, Dance, and Opera productions. Candidates will assist with production organization, supervise backstage activities, and work with student crews during various events. A diverse, inclusive environment is emphasized.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, outstanding organizational and leadership skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Nights and weekends availability is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Stage Manager for Theater, Opera, and/or Dance.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create paperwork for the show including prop tracking and run sheets.
• Assist with the scheduling and recording of production meetings.
• Supervise backstage activities and the student crew.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Ability to read or follow scores

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks multiple Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) to support various productions in the 2025‑2026 season. The BCB season includes fully produced Theater, Dance, and Opera productions, along with select other events.

The ASM, working with the Production Stage Manager, assists in organizing and disseminating production information, supervises backstage activities for the production, and ensures that all post‑production needs are met. The ASM supervises the student crew. A candidate may be hired to work on one or more productions, in addition to end‑of‑year events, depending on need, availability and qualifications. Please include a cover letter detailing your availability. Partial availability will be considered. Nights and weekends are required.

Essential Functions / Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Create appropriate paperwork for the show, including but not limited to: prop tracking, run sheets, scene breakdown, entrance/exit plot, and who/what/where.
• Assist with the scheduling, coordinating and recording information from production meetings.
• Collaborate with SM to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned, and to prepare and distribute rehearsal reports, schedules and changes.
• Assist in supervising rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals, and backstage needs as assigned by the SM.
• Assist in the creation of prompt books, run sheets and production checklists.
• Train and oversee student Assistant Stage Managers and student‑run crew.
• Supervise backstage activities during tech and dress rehearsals, and performances.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of practical experience as an Assistant Stage Manager for Theater, Opera, and/or Dance.

Knowledge Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to read or follow scores (strongly preferred).
• Ability to work independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student Assistant Stage Manager(s)
• Production Technicians
• Student Crew

Work Environment

• Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop.
• Seated and standing positions.

Special Working Conditions, Physical Requirements, Etc.

• Ability to climb short ladders.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds.
• Nights and weekends required.

Hourly Rate: $28

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [e-mail] or call 617-747-2375.

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