Production Stage Manager - Division of Performing Arts
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in stage management, or equivalent combination or related education and experience is required
- Demonstrates considerable (typically 3-5 years) experience in stage management including expertise in calling off movement and/or a score, ability to multi task with deadlines, manage a crew, and ability to identify potential problems and address them in a safe and effective manner.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills including a practical knowledge of creating and maintaining stage management paper work
- Demonstrates skills in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, particularly within the fine arts.
- Demonstrates a commitment to open communication and to the value of teamwork in problem solving.
- Deep understanding of AEA and/or AGMA rules and contracts.
- Current with industry standards and trends in stage management.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in stage management or the performing arts is preferred.
- Experience working on productions in an academic setting, preferably in a higher education setting
- Experience in theatre production or opera production and dance production
- Experience working with students in a performing arts capacity, providing a training ground and opportunities for experiential learning.
- Experience in consent-based practices such as Instructional touch, and intimacy direction.
- Actors Equity Association Member, American Guild of Musical Artists Member
To apply for this position visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ search for requisition #22003232.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and export control screening. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kellie-Kucera@uiowa.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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