Assistant Stage Manager

MN Orchestra•Minneapolis, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Stage Manager supports Minnesota Orchestra and Live at Orchestra Hall concerts and venue event production. The role provides stage-management expertise and assistance with equipment setup, operation and maintenance, artist and performer support, and live-event logistics. The position works with artistic planning and orchestra operations staff, outside vendors and contractors, designers, technicians, and Minnesota Orchestra stage crew, while maintaining a strong, positive relationship with Orchestra musicians. The position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; successful applicants must join IATSE, Local 13 as a condition of employment. This is an on-site position at Orchestra Hall, requiring presence before, during, and after concerts and events. Remote and hybrid work are not offered. The schedule may include extended evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required by the performance and event schedule.

Requirements

Applicable training and hands-on experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
Familiarity with concert, conference/convention, and/or entertainment environments.
Ability to work under pressure and as a team player.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate with others to identify and solve issues.
Capacity to learn, operate, and troubleshoot general audio-visual and lighting systems and ArtsVision calendar software.
Knowledge of the MS Office suite, especially OneDrive, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to meet the stated physical and mental demands, with or without accommodation, including lifting or moving objects or ensuring objects are moved that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of comparable experience, with demonstrated knowledge of general event logistics (preferred).

Responsibilities

Fill assigned roles for load-ins, load-outs, stage setups, warehousing, equipment installation, production logistics, performer support, and related activities; provide administrative support to the stage crew as needed.
Support the Technical Director and stage crew in operating and maintaining building and event equipment, and in the appropriate use of rented and vendor equipment.
Attend scheduled in-person and hybrid meetings.
Coordinate and collaborate with Orchestra Operations, Artistic Planning, and Digital Media staff on onstage activities and advance preparation for concert events, venue rentals, and activation events.
Support the stage crew in producing programming-intensive events, on-site and off-site special events, and scheduled projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.