Stage Manager - Theatre and Film

Stage Manager - Theatre and Film

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01869

Division

Presidents Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

2/15/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

To serve as the Stage Manager or 1st Assistant Stage Manager for a mainstage Department of Theatre and Film production.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

Essential Functions

• Rehearsal Management: Ensure smooth and efficient running of rehearsals, tape out floor plans, set up and clear rehearsal spaces as needed, request rehearsal props and costumes, and keep track of decisions made in the rehearsal process
• Documentation: Record blocking and maintain appropriate paperwork in prompt book, take line notes as needed, time all runs and rehearsals, and communicate changes and concerns through daily rehearsal reports
• Cast & Crew Coordination: Distribute forms, collect personal information from cast and crew, and provide prompting during rehearsals
• Production Meetings: Lead discussion in weekly production meetings
• Performance Operations: Run and call the show during performances and ensure all rehearsal and performance areas are secure after use
• Other duties as assigned in accordance with standard theatrical practice; a more specific detail of duties can be requested from the Stage Management supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time student with minimum G.P.A. of 2.0
• Working knowledge of stage management and theatrical procedures
• Willingness to work with fellow students and staff
• Able to do moderate lifting
• Able to follow verbal instructions

Additional Information

• Evening and weekend hours required

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html