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Scheduled Hours 30 Position Summary This position is the leadership role for all technical needs of the Performing Arts Department. This role will manage the timeline and communication of all productions to the teams, maintain budgets and performance spaces, oversee the student workers that stage manage, and serve as the professional stage manager when a student SM is not available. Position is an hourly position of 30 hours per week working a 10-month work period (August- May) annually. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare and manage the timeline and communication of all productions to the production team. Schedule and run all productions. Be the onsite supervisor at all tech and production weeks. Create and reconcile production season budget. Facilitate contracts for outside hires and invoices for production materials turning in paperwork in a timely manner to the office manager. Assign student stage managers to each production in collaboration with faculty directors. Meet with student stage managers on a regular basis to ensure they are on track with the needs of the production, including creating all appropriate paperwork, effectively communicating with the production team and preparing for technical rehearsals and performances. Serve as the professional stage manager when a student SM is not available. Coordinate with similar departments' events and programming to ensure entities operate collaboratively during the year. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: This job will require nights and weekends during productions. Ability to travel to on-campus performance spaces and off-campus warehouse. Physical Effort: Ability to frequently lift 40lbs. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position. Work Experience: Professional Stage Management (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: B.A. or B.F.A. in theatre, with an emphasis in stage management or equivalent work experience. 3 years of professional stage management experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Fine Art in stage management, five or more years of professional stage management experience and AEA or AGMA membership. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: Communication, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Self-Organization (Business), Teamwork, Work Efficiency. Grade G10-H Salary Range $25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits. EEO/AA Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Diversity Statement Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment—fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr APAP

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