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Job Summary
The College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Fine and Performing Arts department is looking for a Production & Resident Stage Manager who will be responsible for on-site supervision of the day-to-day operations of stage productions.
This position will report to the Fine and Performing Arts Chair.
This will be a 30 hour per week (75% effort) position with a posting range of $41,475 - 51,825
Responsibilities*
- Supervise day-to-day operations of production elements. Major components include scheduling, working with outside designers and vendors, mentoring students.
- Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all technical and staging aspects of the production of performances and related educational activities.
- Work with department chair and coordinators, vendors, artistic directors, designers, producers, and/or tour managers to supervise all physical aspects of productions, whether on tour or locally produced.
- Negotiate and secure rentals with local vendors for lighting, sound, stage, and other equipment as needed to be consistent with the organization's objectives.
- Secure and negotiate rights for upcoming productions with possible work on marketing and social media for events.
- Maintain an outside rental calendar with UM-Flint Conferences and Events Office and manage scheduling, contracts and payments for outside rentals.
- Stage Manage mainstage productions (including night and weekend work) .
- Organize and supervise student crews for productions.
- Supervise and approve hours for student workers for outside rental events.
- Perform all physical aspects of the job---not limited to bending, reaching, climbing, walking up and down stairs and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Required Qualifications*
- Master of Fine Arts or MA in Arts Administration
- 3 or more years related professional experience
- Experience with mentoring and guiding students.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google tools and other related technology
- Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the job with or without reasonable accommodations---not limited to bending, reaching, climbing,walking up and down stairs and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside the State of Michigan.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
