Temporary Overhire Assistant Stage Manager

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, manage and distribute show paperwork in collaboration with the Stage Manager/Production Manager
• Manage onstage and backstage activities including stage moves and artist wrangling
• Communicate with 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 room(s) and artist holding
• Spike furniture and other items
• Other duties related to the successful execution of the event as assigned
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• One year previous experience in assistant stage management or three years experience as a production assistant
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop creative approaches to complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills that include management, teamwork and collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Time and task management skills, including re-prioritization and an ability to work graciously under strict time constraints
• Must be able to remain standing for long periods, bend down and/or lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Experienced or able to learn and develop fluency in The New School’s suite of applications including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, WorkDay, Asimut and 25Live.

Nice to have

• Three years previous experience as assistant stage manager, experience as 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