Production: Stage Manager

Overview

The Stage Manager is a member of the Festival’s summer Production Team, which also includes a Livestream & Recording Manager and four Production Assistants (PAs). The Stage Manager is responsible for successfully planning and executing all public concerts and classes and managing Festival equipment (e.g. stands, chairs, and instruments). This position reports to Director of Admissions and Operations, works closely with all year-round and seasonal staff, and interacts with 350 students, faculty, and guest artists.

Responsibilities

  • Manage stage needs for all on-campus public concerts and classes (Subscription Series, Young Artists Series, Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music, Music at the Museum, and public Masterclasses — around 55 events in 6 weeks).
  • Serve as Stage Manager or point of contact at all Subscription Series concerts.
  • Train PAs to successfully execute concert set ups, spiking, and stage changes.
  • Co-lead weekly Production Meetings with Livestream & Recording Manager and attend weekly Operations Meetings.
  • Develop PA staffing schedule in coordination with the Livestream & Recording Manager
  • Work with Technical Director of Studzinski Recital Hall to learn all aspects of hall operations.
  • Work with Technical/Facilities Managers of Crooker Theater to learn all aspects of hall operations at Brunswick High School (2 orchestra concerts)
  • Work with Festival directors to maintain and track Festival instruments, chairs, and equipment.
  • Work with Festival directors to lead set up and strike of campus, including all performance, rehearsal, and office spaces, before and after the Festival.
  • Handle ongoing facility requests from faculty and Music Office (e.g. move stands and chairs).

Qualifications

  • Stage management experience.
  • Knowledge of lighting and musical instrument moves helpful.
  • Background in music performance or study, ability to read music a plus
  • Comfort working with diverse body of students, faculty, and staff
  • Strong people and problem-solving skills
  • Highly collaborative, flexible, and supportive team player
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing tasks
  • Strong computer skills
  • Proficient in English
  • A valid US driver’s license and ability to drive a twelve-passenger van
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds (helpful, but not required)

Time Expectations

Much of the production work takes place in studios and concert halls between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Considerable flexibility required, including working nights, weekends, and July 4.

  • Full Time
  • June 21 – August 11, 2026 (with possible remote work prior to June 21)

Compensation

  • Salary: $800–$1,000/week
  • On-campus meal plan in Bowdoin’s award-winning dining hall (3 meals a day)
  • On-campus housing

To Apply

Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to Grace Bell, Director of Admissions and Operations: grace@bowdoinfestival.org.