Assistant Stage Manager
Job Title: Assistant Stage Manager
Job Type: Full-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt
Reports to: Stage Manager
Summary/Objective:
The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) supports the Stage Manager in the coordination, organization, and execution of rehearsals, performances, and related production activities. This role assists in maintaining clear communication, accurate documentation, and safe, efficient production operations.
The ASM is a member of the production’s management team and is expected to model punctuality,
professionalism, and collaboration. Because each production is unique, specific duties may vary by
assignment.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Assists the Stage Manager with rehearsals, performances, and events to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
- Makes time-sensitive decisions within established production protocols to support the safety, quality, and integrity of productions.
- Provides work direction to local union stagehands and non-union over-hire staff at venues or Ballet Arizona facilities, in coordination with the Stage Manager.
- Observes and provides feedback regarding the performance of over-hire staff as requested.
- Assists in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety of studios, rehearsal spaces, and performance venues (including Marley floors, backstage areas, and dancer amenities).
- Works with the Stage Manager to prepare, maintain, and distribute technical documentation, reports, and daily production materials.
- Serves as Stage Manager for School of Ballet Arizona showcases and designated Community Engagement programs, as assigned.
- Provides clerical and administrative support to the Director of Production and Stage Manager as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related digital tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound judgment, adaptability, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- High level of integrity, dependability, accountability, and professionalism.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to teamwork and constructive collaboration
Supervisory responsibilities:
- This position may provide day-to-day work direction to IATSE stagehands and non-union over-hire staff during rehearsals and performances. This role does not have authority to hire, fire, discipline, or make compensation decisions for employees
Work environment:
- Cyclical physical and scheduling demands, depending upon the season.
- Evening and weekend work required during the Ballet performance season.
Physical demands:
- Medium physical effort is required – must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
- Must be able to twist, turn, bend, and reach and work overhead
- Must be able to push and pull heavy objects
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to common chemicals
Travel required:
- Travel to and from external event sites (within Maricopa County) is required.
- Must be willing and able to commute to and from the office and event/performance sites on a regular basis.
- Travel may be required for occasional domestic and international touring engagements.
Required education and experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two to four (2–4) years of stage management experience with a performing arts organization
or venue. - Working knowledge of technical theatre practices and production processes
Preferred education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Technical Theatre or Production.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Ballet Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
How To Apply:
Qualified applicants can apply at www.balletaz.org or may submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information to Human Resources via e-mail to HR@balletaz.org. Please note that NO telephone calls will be accepted.
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