Assistant Stage Manager

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks an Assistant Stage Manager to join their team! The Assistant Stage Manager will join our Youth Theater program for children 5-15 Off-Broadway on Amsterdam. The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) supports the Stage Manager and creative team while helping guide young performers. Responsibilities include tracking props managing backstage movement during tech and performances assisting in the rehearsal room (on book) and ensuring a safe inclusive environment for minor cast members.

Throughout Off- Broadway on Amsterdam rehearsals children will explore and develop imagination character concentration professionalism and technique while strengthening the command of their bodies and voices in this supportive environment. Children will develop their skills in partnership with and alongside professional actors musicians choreographers and technicians. These rehearsals culminate in a weekend of performances of this seasons show School of Rock: Young Actors Edition.

Candidates must be available Sundays 10:00 AM-12:30 PM for rehearsals October 18th 2026-May 23rd 2027. An additional schedule will be provided for Production Meetings Tech Week and performances.

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan

Together with our community the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect grow and learn. Rooted in Jewish values it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings spanning comprehensive childrens and family programs cutting-edge health and wellness thought-provoking arts and culture and vital social services. It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage nurture their well-being and find a deep sense of belonging.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track blocking choreography manage rehearsal props and help keep young cast members focused and on schedule.
• Assist in backstage operations during tech rehearsals and performances assist in scene shifts and supervise youth run-crew members.
• Serve as the communication link between Stage Management the Creative Team and Student Actors.
• Help maintain a positive structured and safe environment for children while guiding them through the rehearsal process.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience with stage management.
• Strong organizational communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working with children ages 5-15 in a drop off program
• Proactive open to learning and growing with mentoring from supervisors and creative team.
• A kind warm welcoming and reflective demeanor.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCCs cultural learning arts and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

• This role offers a rate of $40-$50 per hour commensurate with experience.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex marital status and civil partnership/union status sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy religion national origin age disability military or veteran status genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Manager