What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Stage Manager position at International Festival of Arts & Ideas?
Assistant Stage Manager (seeking multiple)
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
For 29 years, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 85% of which are free.
Focused events in June range from world and nationally renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area.
Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Haven’s culturally rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Event.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Stage Manager supports the Stage Manager and production teams on various Festival shows and acts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist SM during rehearsals and performances
• Assist SM managing artist entrances and exits
• Assist and support Operations team with event execution
• Assist the SM in coordinating artists' entrances and exits to stage according to the schedule
• Assist in artist and production needs, in coordination with Stage Manager and Company Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
• Prior experience in stage management preferred
• Works well with a team
• Manages time efficiently
• Good organizational skills
• Use of Office Suite and associated Web Apps
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of Production or Stage Manager
Key Communication: Associate Production Manager, Stage Manager, Company Manager, Operations Manager
COMPENSATION:
$20.00- $25.00 per hour
DATES:
June 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law.
The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.
Salary : $20 - $25
