Stage Manager (SCENE TCHN SR
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Entertainment & Gaming
Music & Audio Production
Job Summary
Under supervision by the Production Manager, serve as a Stage Manager for the majority of the performances produced by the UC Davis Department of Music.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- No Minimum Education required.
- Experience stage-managing a music performance.
- Experience working with and leading a crew that has a variety of experience levels, including student crew members.
- Experience acting in one or more of the following capacities in a performance setting: light board operator, live-audio mixing engineer, or video technician. Experience operating power tools, hand tools, and pneumatic equipment within safety guidelines.
- Experience working with a wide variety of users, including regional, national, or internationally-known artists. Experience using electronic scheduling software, as well as diagram-making software (examples include Vectorworks, Omni Graffle, VISIO, CAD, Google Sketch).
- Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate both orally and in writing, using software such as Microsoft Office, Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and others.
- Skills to effectively and cooperatively with constituents from diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, age, and levels of experience.
- Organizational skills to manage the details and tasks associated with executing successful events.
- CPR certification and basic first aid skills.
- Experience reading music scores, and calling cues from same.
- Experience playing a variety of musical instruments or background working with different musical instruments and ensembles.
- Experience operating professional-grade digital projectors, screens, and audio-visual equipment.
- Experience using ETC lighting network equipment and LED lighting instruments and controls.
- Experience operating sound-reinforcement and audio-recording equipment, including digital and analog components.
- Experience troubleshooting audio and video equipment issues.
- Knowledge of different types of musical instruments and how to safely move each type.
- Knowledge of current state and federal OSHA standards applicable to professional theatrical environments.
- 50% - Stage Management
- 50% - Department Operations, Safety & Access Coordination
The Department of Music produces over 100 high-profile concerts each year in the Pitzer Center, Music Building or the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts. The Stage Manager is primarily responsible for coordination of concert activities, instruments and gear between department staff, performers, and other artists.
POSITION INFORMATION- Salary or Pay Range: $32.91 - $39.55/hour
- Salary Frequency:
Hourly - Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC
Job Title:
SCENE TCHN SR - UC Job Code: 006332
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type:
Career - Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): M - F, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Location:
Davis, CA - Union Representation:
Yes - TX-Technical Professionals - Benefits Eligible:
Yes - This position is 100% on-site
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and…
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