Stage Manager

Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music Concert Management Office is looking to fill an hourly temporary Stage Manager position. This is a great opportunity to work with excellent student, faculty, and guest musicians in the Bienen School’s five performance venues. We primarily present classical, jazz, and new music concerts, but also host lectures and other events.

• Ensure the positive and efficient execution of performances or activities in Bienen School of Music venues through stage and time management.
• Interact with conductors, performers, guest artists, ensemble staff, university faculty and staff, renters, and outside technicians to obtain essential performance or activity information.
• Assist PA Technician, Recording Technician, Video Technician, House Manager, Head Usher, and other CMO staff as necessary.
• Coordinate and execute all set-up, set changes, and strikes of stage equipment (including keyboard instruments, chairs, stands, risers, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to venue, Concert Management Office, Bienen School of Music, and Northwestern University policies and procedures.

In-person shifts in Bienen School of Music performance venues within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts and Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus.

Weekly hours may vary considerably and are based on the school’s concert and event calendar. Shifts occur regularly in the evenings and weekends (and less frequently during the day throughout the week). Events are typically scheduled ahead of each academic quarter. Freelance staff are given access to a shared calendar and may request shifts in advance according to their availability.

Technical staff must be able to lift up to 70 pounds (32 kg).