Stage Operations Supervisor

TITLE: Stage Operations Supervisor

STATUS: Seasonal

LOCATION: Becket MA and Remote

REPORTS TO: Director of Technical Production

DEPARTMENT: Production

SUPERVISES: Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor; 2 Stage Operations Technicians; Overhire Staff

WORKS WITH: Artistic Programming; Archives and Preservation; The School at Jacobs Pillow; Marketing and Patron Services; Finance and Operations; Philanthropy; Video Documentation Team; Facilities Safety and Security; Visiting Companies Staff and Artists

START: Remote Part-Time: March 16 2026

On-Site FullTime: May 12 2026

END: September 4 2026

ARRIVAL: May 11 2026

DEPARTURE: September 5 2026

COMPENSATION: $25.63-27.00/hr; Time and a half after 48 hours

SCHEDULE: March-April: 0-5 Hours a Week Remote

May: 5 day work week

JuneSeptember: 6 day work week

BENEFITS (ON-SITE ONLY): Three meals a day free access to classes performances talks and studio usage.

The Stage Operations Supervisors primary responsibility is the planning preparation and facilitation of all stage operations elements of Festival programming in the Ted Shawn Theatre (TST) Doris Duke Theatre (DDT) Henry J. Leir Stage (HJL) as well as ancillary spaces across the campus. This includes but is not limited to managing the safe and efficient installation and use of all rigging flooring staging seating soft goods scenery and props. During the pre-season they assist the production management teams in communicating with visiting companies to clarify and confirm all of their production requirements. During the Festival they supervise the Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor and 2 Stage Operations Technicians. The Stage Operations Supervisor also works closely and collaboratively with the production management teams and Stage Carpenters to ensure they have the information equipment training and labor necessary to successfully support all activity in their venues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create an accessible and collaborative work environment that enables artists and technicians to create together positively and safely.
• Establish clear communication with visiting companies technical teams as the Pillows primary stage operations point of contact.
• Determine and advise the Senior Production Manager (SPM) and the Director of Technical Production (DoTP) on all necessary equipment and labor for each production.
• Assist the Production Managemers in maintaining detailed paperwork listing each productions technical requirements.
• Assist in the creation and documentation of seasonal and production specific rigging systems for the TST and DDT.
• Assist the Programming and Production Administrator (PPA) in creating and confirming seasonal and production based rental orders or purchases.
• Advise the DoTP SPM and the Director of Facilities Safety and Accessibility on stage operations related capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Supervise the installation and use of all stage operations equipment to ensure its safe and appropriate usage.
• Ensure Stage Carpenters have access to and understand all seasonal and show specific stage operations information collected during advancing.
• Advise seasonal and overhire staff on the best practices and standard operating procedures of professional stage operations systems and equipment.
• Assist the Production Managers and Stage Carpenters in creating labor plans for changeovers and company load-ins.
• Actively support the Stage Carpenters during changeovers company load-ins and technical rehearsals.
• Assist the Stage Carpenters in troubleshooting any system or production based technical issues.
• Assist the Assistant Stage Ops Supervisor with the creation installation and implementation of rigging scenery and staging for non-theater based programming.
• Supervise the Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor and Stage Operations Technicians ensuring that their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and executable.
• In consultation with the Production Management teams create or collaborate on weekly schedules for the Assistant Stage Operations Supervisor and Stage Operations Technicians based on production needs.
• Attend all organizational departmental and production meetings including a weekly All-Staff Meeting.
• Facilitate regular meetings with the Stage Operations Team.
• Assist in the planning preparation and execution of Festival exhibitions.
• Assist in the implementation of the weather plan for HJL and other outdoor programming.
• Under the general direction of the DoTP assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather.
• Assist the PPA in tracking seasonal and show specific stage operations expenses.
• Complete Adult/Child CPR First Aid Cultural Competency and required Safety training.
• Assist and support other departments including non-production departments as needed on use of stage operations equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of professional technical direction stage carpentry and/or rigging experience.
• Experience supervising and managing staff and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of and the ability to instruct others on theatrical stage operations systems equipment and standard operating procedures.
• Strong knowledge of production-related health & safety best practices/concerns and ability to identify and correct potential hazards.
• Proficiency with Google App suite and the Vectorworks suite of software.
• Strong knowledge of theatrical rigging best practices systems and safety.
• Experience with budgeting and scheduling.
• Willingness to learn.
• Valid Drivers license.
• Experience driving cargo vans and large box trucks.
• Ability to work proactively creatively flexibly kindly safely and collaboratively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working and/or teaching in a performing arts educational environment.
• Knowledge and experience in dance production.
• Experience working outdoors or in non-traditional venues.
• Experience working on productions that incorporate robotics motion capture technologies and extended reality technologies such as augmented reality or virtual reality.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

• Active commitment to Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility.
• Excellent communication critical thinking problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read interpret and instruct others on lighting plots and paperwork stage plans and related technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive strategize manage and prioritize between multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Working in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including but not limited to rodents ticks and mosquitos.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Working 6-day work weeks including early mornings late evenings and weekends during Festival weeks and non-Festival programming.
• Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
• Moving through and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Working at heights above 6 feet and up to 30 feet.
• Ascending and descending straight and step ladders.
• Operating push around or drivable person lifts including at heights.
• Working in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to: fog haze strobes dim lights and loud sounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS

*We believe that no one meets 100% of the listed qualifications. We are less concerned about whether youve done everything on a laundry list of specific things and more interested in cultivating a pool of candidates who want to join a connected mission-driven hard-working team driven by creativity curiosity inclusion integrity flexibility and partnership.

HIRING PROCESS

1. Apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to send a cover letter resume and references by submitting an application using the Apply buttons below. Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required) in addition to written expressions of interest.
2. Interview: Pre-Screen on Zoom 1-2 interviews with Hiring Manager and other JP staff on Zoom.
3. Supplemental Materials: A writing sample spreadsheet example or other relevant materials may be requested from candidates should they be a top candidate.

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