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Ballet Arizona
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Posted on: Sept. 06, 2024
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Description:
Job Description
Summary/objective
The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) assists the Stage Manager with a wide variety of responsibilities. This can include attending production meetings, running rehearsals, clerical organization, and ensuring the smooth execution of performances.
The ASM is part of the management team of the production and sets the example of punctuality and professionalism. The ASM must be flexible and take initiative. Because each production is different, an ASM’s specific responsibilities will change.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
· Calls all cues for one or more performance per production.
· Responsible for making quick, immediate and discretionary decisions in order to maintain the overall quality and integrity of each production.
· Supervises local union stagehands and non-union over hires at venues or Ballet Arizona facilities as needed.
· Provides insight into performance of over hires.
· Helps to maintain cleanliness and safety of studio and venue environments (Marley floors, dancer amenities, etc.).
· Works with Stage Manager to prepare and maintain technical documentation.
· Serves as Stage Manager for the School of Ballet Arizona Showcases and for Community Engagement Programming.
· Gives clerical support to the Director of Production and Stage Manager as needed.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess a high level of digital literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Must possess strong project management skills including planning, organizing, prioritizing, implementing, and evaluating.
Must demonstrate a high-degree of integrity, dependability, accountability, and global fluency.
Must demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
· Must demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and strategic thinking.
· Must be a strong collaborator and a team player.
Supervisory responsibilities
This position directly manages IATSE stagehands as needed.
Work environment
· Cyclical physical and scheduling demands, depending upon the season.
· Evening and weekend work required during the Ballet performance season.
Physical demands
Medium physical effort is required – must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
Must be able to twist, turn, bend, and reach and work overhead
Must be able to push and pull heavy objects
Travel required
Travel to and from external event sites (within Maricopa County) is required.
Must be willing and able to commute to and from the office and event/performance sites on a regular basis.
· Travel may be required for occasional domestic and international touring engagements.
Required education and experience
High School Diploma or GED
· 2-4 years of stage management experience with a performing arts organization or venue
· Working knowledge of all key technical aspects involved with mounting a theatrical production
Preferred education and experience
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on Technical Theatre or Production preferred
Proficiency in Spanish desirable
Additional eligibility requirements
· N/A
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Ballet Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Days:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Stage Management with Performing Arts: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Phoenix, AZ (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)
Application Deadline:
Nov. 06, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Arizona,
Phoenix
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