JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Stage Manager, the Assistant Stage Manager helps maintain a student crew to support all labor needs for UM Productions events, in collaboration with the technical staff of UC Audio & Lighting. These events include all concerts, special events, and performing arts that UM Productions produces.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Outgoing person with excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain relations with various students, staff, and road crews
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work within tight time constraints, adept stress management is key
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Excel and billing is a plus
- Self-motivated, willing to take the initiative to complete tasks
- UM student taking six or more credits and currently in good standing with the University
EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hire, train, manage, and schedule production crew members for concerts and other events
- Ensure all employees complete appropriate hiring cards and paperwork prior to starting work
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of time cards
- Work with UC Audio & Lighting Technical Directors and/or event production staff to determine, coordinate, and schedule support staff, including schedules for load-in and load-out
- Obtain and keep a copy of the artist’s rider for reference when appropriate
- Maintain a good working relationship with crew members, all event coordinators, technical director(s), and performers/artists/speakers to insure successful execution of activities and events
- Ensure that all equipment is appropriately loaded, transported, handled, and in place for an event, and is safely returned to specifically designated storage areas upon event completion
- Help ensure a safe work environment
- Hold daily office hours
- Maintain accurate records
- Attend employee meetings, post and pre production meetings and training
- Van Defensive Driving Course required or hold a current CDL with a passenger endorsement
- Other duties as assigned by the UM Productions Director and Advisors
IN RETURN YOU GET:
This position is an excellent opportunity to learn and work in the entertainment field, develop important business skills, and experience group dynamics. This is a 12-month position which pays a wage based on $7.55 per hour for all office work. Weekly hours vary and are dependent upon the requirements and number of events booked. On show days, the wage for this position will be $8.80 per hour. All coordinators are encouraged to make arrangements for independent study or internship to tie into their appointment to augment their academic record.