Youth Theater Assistant Stage Manager

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Fitness membership

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks an Assistant Stage Manager to support our Youth Theater program for children ages 5-15, Off-Broadway on Amsterdam. The ASM assists the Stage Manager and creative team while guiding young performers through rehearsals and performances.

Candidates must be available Sundays, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, with additional schedule for Production Meetings, Tech Week, and performances.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with stage management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working with children ages 5-15 in a drop off program.
• Proactive, open to learning and growing with mentoring from supervisors and creative team.
• A kind, warm, welcoming, and reflective demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Track blocking, choreography, manage rehearsal props, and help keep young cast members focused and on schedule.
• Assist in backstage operations during tech rehearsals and performances, assist in scene shifts, and supervise youth run-crew members.
• Serve as the communication link between Stage Management, the Creative Team, and Student Actors.
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment for children while guiding them through the rehearsal process.

Skills

Stage management

Organization

Communication

Multi-tasking

Child supervision

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks an Assistant Stage Manager to support our Youth Theater program for children ages 5-15, Off-Broadway on Amsterdam. The ASM assists the Stage Manager and creative team while guiding young performers through rehearsals and performances.

Candidates must be available Sundays, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM, with additional schedule for Production Meetings, Tech Week, and performances.