Production Stage Manager -- Assistant Manager

Department:

Department of Theatre

At UMBC's Department of Theatre, we believe that theatre is an ever-changing art form, responding to and creating new ideas that confront our ethical, political, and artistic ideas and practices. https://theatre.umbc.edu/

Position Overview:

The Production Stage Manager - Assistant Manager is a critical central member of the production team.

This position provides substantial support to the Production Manager in the administration of the production process for the Department of Theatre's four-show academic season.

Specific duties include: supervise, mentor, and support student stage managers and backstage crew for department productions; attend, oversee, and provide onsite supervision of technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances for department productions; maintain and track department production budgets
(materials and labor); maintain department and production calendars; attend production and design meetings, record and distribute notes; may also teach courses in area of specialization; maintain rehearsal spaces; write guest artist
contracts; and perform other duties as assigned.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $55,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting student stage managers and backstage crew for department productions
• Attending production and design meetings, as well as recording and distributing notes
• Attending, overseeing, and providing onsite supervision of technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances for department productions while maintaining UMBC's safety and equity standards
• Teaching courses in stage management, theatre production (run crew), and/or production management
• Ensuring that the department and production calendars are up-to-date
• Maintaining rehearsal spaces (including furniture, cubes, chairs, tables etc.)
• Liaising with facilities / operations staff in room use and front-of-house activities
• Organizing department events including student meetings, auditions
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A./B.F.A. in Theatre or related field with two years professional Stage or Production Manager experience or its equivalent.
• Professional experience as stated above in regard to training on the following systems and knowledge of the following functions:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Adobe Acrobat;
    Proficient with Google products (Calendar, Mail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Hangouts)
  • Requires excellent organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of theatrical production, design and build processes required.
• The individual should be prepared to work during the evening for rehearsals and other Theatre-related events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.F.A. in Theatre or related field.
• Q-Lab and experience with consent-based theatrical practice

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

For best consideration, please apply by December 2, 2024.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary:

Salary: $55,500 - $62,500 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full-time

Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.