Concert Stage Manager

New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Concert Stage Manager’s main duties are to coordinate concert activities, and to ensure proper set-ups for concerts, rehearsals, and special events. This individual reports to the Assistant Director of Performance Production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage stage/backstage activities during concerts and rehearsals.

2. Execute set-ups for concerts, rehearsals and special events.

3. Acquire and organize rehearsal and concert set-ups for NEC ensembles, special events and renter organizations.

4. Oversee concurrent concerts, recitals and events in other halls and rooms.

5. Supervise full-time stage assistants and work-study assistants.

6. Consult with Audience Service Manager to ensure the quality and public safety of concert presentations.

7. Move pianos, percussion, and other large instruments throughout buildings.

8. Assist with educational support for classroom activities (chairs, tables, blackboards, etc.) as needed.

9. Perform general maintenance and cleaning of concert halls and associated areas.

10. Assist with theatrical lighting requirements for NEC ensembles, special events and renter organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School degree required

2. Familiarity with musical styles including orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber music, choral, and jazz.

3. Familiarity with musical instruments and equipment.

4. Experience working with the artistic requirements of musicians.

5. Physical ability to set-up and move equipment, and perform general maintenance tasks.

6. Ability to work well under pressure.

7. Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

8. Demonstrated ability to direct and motivate team members.

9. Attention to detail and to supplied information.

10. Knowledge of theatrical lighting and/or audio a plus.

11. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

12. Ability and willingness to work overtime/evenings/weekends/holidays as needed.

13. Ability to work the following schedule:

40 hours weekly on a rotating schedule. Daily work shift will be 1pm to 11pm.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including a combination of vacation, sick, personal, birthday and holidays.

• Benefits provided on day 1. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options for a Health Reimbursement Account, a Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Healthcare and Dependent Care savings account. Additional benefits with health insurance election including virtual primary, medical convenience and behavioral health care, fitness and weight loss reimbursements and discounted bike share memberships

• Retirement plan with a 403b employer contribution of 5% with no vesting period

• Transit Benefits with 50% of approved costs covered up to $130 a month.

• Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to employee with voluntary insurance offered for employee, spouse and children

• Free participation in NEC classes and ensembles as well as discounted individual lessons

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted YMCA membership

• Discounts on NEC cafeteria

• Free NEC concerts and library borrowing privileges

• Free access to some local museums and aquarium

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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