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Temporary Assistant Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


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.
Key Responsibilities

Create appropriate paperwork for the show, including prop tracking, run sheets, scene breakdown, entrance/exit plot, and who/what/where.
Assist with the scheduling, coordinating and recording information from production meetings.
Collaborate with the Production Stage Manager to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned, and to prepare and distribute rehearsal reports, schedules and changes.
Assist in supervising rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals, and backstage needs as assigned by the Stage Manager.
Assist in the creation of prompt books, run sheets and production checklists.
Train and oversee student Assistant Stage Managers and student-run crew.
Supervise backstage activities during tech and dress rehearsals and performances.
Minimum Qualifications

2–4 years of practical experience as an Assistant Stage Manager in Theater, Opera, and/or Dance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Exceptional facilitation and communication skills.
Ability to read or follow scores strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently.
Supervisory Responsibilities

Student Assistant Stage Managers.
Production Technicians.
Student Crew.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop.
Seated and standing positions.
Ability to climb short ladders.
Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.
Nights and weekends required.
EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or military status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.

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