At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW
The Concerts & Events Production Department at The New School's College of Performing Arts is seeking highly qualified Overhire Assistant Stage Managers to join its team. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, the Overhire Assistant Stage Manager is directly responsible for supporting the production of concerts and special events presented by Performing Arts at the New School.
The Assistant Stage Manager will support Concerts & Events by facilitating stage moves, backstage operations, and artist entrances during events. They will also coordinate logistics and paperwork with the Stage Manager or Production Manager and assist with soundchecks and technical rehearsals as needed, to remain on schedule and ensure that all events are run smoothly and efficiently.
Formed in 2015, the College of Performing Arts draws together the Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama. College of Performing Arts students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, composers, arts managers, and multidisciplinary artists. Our community collaborates with colleagues across The New School in a wide array of disciplines, from the visual arts and fashion design, to the social sciences, public policy, advocacy, and more.
This is an overhire position without regular or guaranteed weekly hours. Opportunities for work will be scheduled on an as-needed basis by the Production department. This position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW
The Concerts & Events Production Department at The New School's College of Performing Arts is seeking highly qualified Overhire Assistant Stage Managers to join its team. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, the Overhire Assistant Stage Manager is directly responsible for supporting the production of concerts and special events presented by Performing Arts at the New School.
The Assistant Stage Manager will support Concerts & Events by facilitating stage moves, backstage operations, and artist entrances during events. They will also coordinate logistics and paperwork with the Stage Manager or Production Manager and assist with soundchecks and technical rehearsals as needed, to remain on schedule and ensure that all events are run smoothly and efficiently.
Formed in 2015, the College of Performing Arts draws together the Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama. College of Performing Arts students are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, composers, arts managers, and multidisciplinary artists. Our community collaborates with colleagues across The New School in a wide array of disciplines, from the visual arts and fashion design, to the social sciences, public policy, advocacy, and more.
This is an overhire position without regular or guaranteed weekly hours. Opportunities for work will be scheduled on an as-needed basis by the Production department. This position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, edit, manage and distribute show paperwork in collaboration with the Stage Manager/Production Manager