In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.
The Stage Manager is responsible for the organization, coordination, and smooth execution of all rehearsals and live performances. Serving as the central communication hub between the director, cast, crew, and production team, the Stage Manager ensures that every aspect of the production runs efficiently, safely, and on schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-Production:
- Collaborate with the Director and Producers to develop rehearsal schedules and production timelines
- Maintain and distribute stage plots
Rehearsal Period:
- Run rehearsals and ensure adherence to schedule
- Record blocking, cues, and production notes in the prompt book
Technical & Performance Period:
- Lead technical rehearsals, cue-to-cue runs, and dress rehearsals
- Ensure backstage organization
- Troubleshoot and resolve live production issues quickly and professionally
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven experience in stage management for theater, live events, or performing arts productions
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during production periods
- Proficiency in production management software and digital collaboration tools
Hourly Rate: Student Worker 3, $17.51/hour
Hiring Manager: Michael Borgida