Student Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

2d•$19

About The Position

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se. Serve as a Student Assistant Stage Manager for the entire process of a main stage production, including rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals, and performances. Students can work on plays, musicals, dance, and/or opera performances. During rehearsals for main stage productions: Assists in supervising student cast and crew members. Assists in setting up for and cleaning up after each rehearsal. This will typically require arrival 30 minutes prior to the rehearsal start time and staying 15 minutes after the rehearsal has ended. Assists in organizing paperwork including props/scenery tracking, entrances/exits, quick change information, and other paperwork deemed necessary by Stage Management. May be responsible for running a rehearsal room if multiple rehearsals are happening simultaneously. This would include: starting and stopping the rehearsal at the correct time, keeping students quiet, and taking breaks as necessary. During the tech and performance for main stage productions: Assists in training the student crew. This includes helping them learn the show, assigning tasks, and maintaining proper backstage etiquette. Assists with creation of and distributes all props tracking/backstage run sheets as requested. Assists with strike after the final performance. Helps the Stage Management team problem-solve as necessary. Other duties as needed or required by the production. If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment. The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.

Requirements

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.
Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Student Assistant Stage Manager for the entire process of a main stage production, including rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals, and performances.
Assists in supervising student cast and crew members.
Assists in setting up for and cleaning up after each rehearsal.
Assists in organizing paperwork including props/scenery tracking, entrances/exits, quick change information, and other paperwork deemed necessary by Stage Management.
May be responsible for running a rehearsal room if multiple rehearsals are happening simultaneously.
Assists in training the student crew.
Assists with creation of and distributes all props tracking/backstage run sheets as requested.
Assists with strike after the final performance.
Helps the Stage Management team problem-solve as necessary.
Other duties as needed or required by the production.