Stage Manager (Casual)
Denison University

Job Info

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Position Type:

Casual

Classification Title:

Casual

Position Title:

Stage Manager (Casual)

Position Number:

CA3045

Pay Grade Level:

CA 01

Salary:

$21.00 hour

Department:

Eisner Center

Posting Number:

S 121301400

Full or Part Time:

Casual

Position End Date:

06/30/2025

Work Schedule:

The schedule will be flexible and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August - May, averaging 100 hours per semester

Basic Function:

Working closely with the Eisner Center production manager, the stage manager will provide support at rehearsals, concerts, and performances, as well as be a resource for the student production staff. The Eisner Center, the producing partner for Denison's departments of Music, Theatre, & Dance, is home to over 100 performances per year, and the stage managers will ensure that performances run smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

Essential Job Functions:

The Stage Manager will run performances and rehearsals in multiple performance spaces, while paid student staff members work as stagehands and run the light and audio consoles. They will help students follow their checklists, assist with questions (both technical and procedural) and aid in problem-solving during live events as necessary. The stage manager will interpret advance information provided by the production manager and ensure specific show needs and potential complications are addressed. The Stage Manager will complete performance and rehearsal reports to ensure the communication of production details.

Minimum Qualifications:

-At least one year of documented experience working professionally in music, dance, and/or theatre production
-Ability to learn and retain Eisner Center procedures
-Ability to pick up light and sound console use with training

Preferred Qualifications:

-Two plus years of documented experience working professionally in music, dance and/or theatre production
-Experience stage managing live events
-Experience with teaching/training
-Intermediate knowledge of light and digital audio consoles
-Facility with college-aged students

Physical Demands:

Extended sitting, occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs, occasional loud environments

Contact(s):

Elizabeth Dauterman

Contact Email:

dautermane@denison.edu

Open Date:

10/11/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Denison University Background Check Statement:

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our Diversity Guide (https://denison.edu/forms/diversity-guide). Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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