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.
Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, Drama's Production Department at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Stage Manager to join its team. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, the Overhire Stage Manager is directly responsible for supporting and facilitating the production of concerts and special events presented by Parsons, Mannes, Jazz Drama.
The Production Stage Manager is responsible for creating and distributing show paperwork, calling performances, keeping soundcheck rehearsals on schedule, and coordinating with the creative and production teams to ensure all events run smoothly and efficiently.
Formed in 2026, Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, Drama unites all academic degree programs concentrating in artistic and creative disciplines offered by The New School. Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, Drama students are designers, architects, technicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, musicians, arts managers, multidisciplinary artists, and more. 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
Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, Drama's Production Department at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Stage Manager to join its team. Reporting to the Event Production Manager, the Overhire Stage Manager is directly responsible for supporting and facilitating the production of concerts and special events presented by Parsons, Mannes, Jazz Drama.
The Production Stage Manager is responsible for creating and distributing show paperwork, calling performances, keeping soundcheck rehearsals on schedule, and coordinating with the creative and production teams to ensure all events run smoothly and efficiently.
Formed in 2026, Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, Drama unites all academic degree programs concentrating in artistic and creative disciplines offered by The New School. Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, Drama students are designers, architects, technicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, musicians, arts managers, multidisciplinary artists, and more. 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 Production Manager