Temporary Overhire Assistant Stage Manager

The New School • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Concerts & Events Production Department at The New School’s College of Performing Arts seeks Overhire Assistant Stage Managers to support the production of concerts and special events. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, this role supports stage moves, backstage operations, artist entrances, and event logistics. The Assistant Stage Manager coordinates paperwork with the Stage Manager or Production Manager and assists with soundchecks and technical rehearsals as needed to help keep events on schedule and running smoothly.

This is an overhire position with no regular or guaranteed weekly hours. Work is scheduled by the Production Department on an as-needed basis. The position may be renewed depending on institutional need and funding availability. It is primarily in person and based on campus.

Requirements

• One year of previous experience in assistant stage management, or three years of experience as a production assistant.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop creative approaches to complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including management, teamwork and collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Time and task management skills, including reprioritization and the ability to work graciously under strict time constraints.
• Ability to remain standing for long periods, bend down, and repeatedly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with, or ability to learn and develop fluency in, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, WorkDay, Asimut, and 25Live.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of previous experience as an assistant stage manager.
• Experience as a stage manager.
• Familiarity working on concerts and/or special events.
• Ability to step in and call a show.
• Experience reading stage plots.
• Ability to read music.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, manage, and distribute show paperwork in collaboration with the Stage Manager or Production Manager.
• Manage onstage and backstage activities, including stage moves and artist wrangling.
• Communicate with the creative team, cast, and crew.
• Be familiar with all stage management responsibilities on a production.
• Supervise stage crew, including student workers, as needed.
• Manage backstage spaces, including backstage wings, green rooms, and artist holding areas.
• Spike furniture and other items.
• Perform other duties related to the successful execution of the event, as assigned.
• Assist with soundchecks and technical rehearsals as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed