Job Description:
Job Description Summary
Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks multiple Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) to support various productions in the 2025-2026 season. The BCB season includes fully produced Theater, Dance, and Opera productions, along with select other events. The ASM, working with the Production Stage Manager, assists in organizing and disseminating production information, supervises backstage activities for the production, and ensures that all post-production needs are met. The ASM supervises the student crew. A candidate may be hired to work on one or more productions, in addition to end-of-year events, depending on need, availability and qualifications. Please include a cover letter detailing your availability. Partial availability will be considered. Nights and weekends are required. Hourly Rate: $28
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
\u25cf Create appropriate paperwork for the show, including but not limited to: prop tracking, run sheets, scene breakdown, entrance/exit plot, and who/what/where.
\u25cf Assist with the scheduling, coordinating and recording information from production meetings.
\u25cf Collaborate with SM to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned, and to prepare and distribute rehearsal reports, schedules and changes.
\u25cf Assist in supervising rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals, and backstage needs as assigned by the SM.
\u25cf Assist in the creation of prompt books, run sheets and production checklists.
\u25cf Train and oversee student Assistant Stage Managers and student-run crew.
\u25cf Supervise backstage activities during tech and dress rehearsals, and performances
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
\u25cf 2-4 years of experience practical experience as an Assistant Stage Manager for Theater, Opera, and/or
Dance
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
\u25cf Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
\u25cf Exceptional organizational skills
\u25cf Strong leadership and collaboration skills
\u25cf Exceptional facilitation and communication skills
\u25cf Ability to read or follow scores strongly preferred
\u25cf Ability to work independently
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
\u25cf Student Assistant Stage Manager(s)
\u25cf Production Technicians
\u25cf Student Crew
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
\u25cf Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop
\u25cf Seated and standing positions
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:
\u25cf Ability to climb short ladders
\u25cf Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds
\u25cf Nights and weekends required
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
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Employee Type:
Staff