Stage Manager

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 08, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Stage Manager
Posting Number	25TM0137
Department	MGSA - Music
Overview	Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Stage Manager (part time) for the Mason Gross School of the Arts Music Department. Reporting to the Production Stage Manager, this person must have prior experience working in a stage or production leadership role in places like concert halls, theatres, or corporate venues. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with regular music department events and performances in the department's premier concert hall, Nicholas Music Center. Handles day-of activities for events and performances, is the contact point between lead event hosts/event performers and the venue and is the primary contact in the case of emergencies before, during, and after events/performances. Supervises hired production staff such as light runners, sound runners, recording/live streaming technicians, and stage crew. Arrives first and is the last to leave, and is responsible for locking up after the performance or event.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	19.5
Daily Work Shift	Rotating
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$30-$35/hr.
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Two years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in stage management, theater technology, or related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted stage production management principles and practices. Ability to work with stage lighting systems, audio and visual systems and technology. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Equipment Utilized	ETC Expression software or equivalent. Lightwright or equivalent stage lighting design software. Digital audio mix, live sound reinforcement, audiovisual recording, and streaming technologies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift, carry, and move large, heavy equipment. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs to catwalks.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	04/07/2025
Posting Close Date	04/14/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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