BRAVO - Stage Manager
Position Type:Athletics/ActivitiesDate Posted:3/23/2026Location:Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolDate Available:ASAPBRAVO - Stage ManagerPerm/contract:TemporaryDepartment:Extra CurricularPrimary Reporting Location:BrooksLevel:N/AStipend:Starting at $1,400Dates Available:April 8 - May 4, 2026Job Category:Extra CurricularReports to:Sponsor/AdministrationD97 Ideal Team Member ProfileThe ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students. About the RoleDates April 8 - May 4, 2026 3:15pm-7:00pm. Some Saturdays and Performances April 24-26 and May 1-3The Stage Manager interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.Essential Skills and Responsibilities:Characteristics of a successful BRAVO Team Member:Believes, inspires and promotes the mission and vision of BRAVO!Passionate about theater and dedicated to collaborating with an equally passionate teamStudent centered, driven and strives for excellencePunctual, professional, prepared, efficient, productive, organizedSelf-motivated and follow through on tasks as expected or directedProfessional and respectful at all timesStrong communication skills verbally and administrativelyDaily/WeeklyFollow task list as compiled with Artistic Director, Business Manager and as created by the Production ManagerResponding to email and any parent/staff communicationGreet all guests entering BRAVO - you may have to stop what you are doing to take care of their needsAnswer the phone, check the mail, deliver packages and run errands as needed daily in the officePrepare all materials for each show - librettos, calendars, Google folders, schedules, production meetingsAssist and help prepare Rehearsals and build in both process and preparationHandle daily parent issues, challenge, questions, concerns - liaison for director(s)Research new hire positions and Coordinate interviews with potential new hires with the Artistic DirectorCoordination of Production technical calendar, scheduling and the meeting of deadlinesReport and update daily - share news, schedules, concerns and achievementsPlan ahead - always be working 2 weeks to months ahead, planning, preparing and communicating Productions/ProgramsAssist with rehearsal process and preparation as needed - new Director & all designersOversee Technical staff (costumer, TD, carpenters, scenic designer, LD, Sound Engineer): schedules, deadlines, meetingsAssist with all programming and production preliminary details - planning needs/ordering/researchPlan, communicate and lead production meetingsAssist with licensing of showsCoordinating, delegating or acquiring show specific items; i.e. props, lighting rentals, tool shed needs, rentals (prop, lighting, costume)Create and manage the production calendar/schedule for all showsManage and organize strikes with TD or Crew ManagerManage and train assistant stage managers (if/when needed)Plan, organize and execute Dry Tech with the crew in collaboration with the show teamMaintain a safe backstage environment at all times - always aware of safety and fire code Press and Advertisement Articles for online publications and newspapers. Assist with writing and preparing Press ReleasesSocial Media MarketingOversee calendar in coordination with BAB for updates on Facebook and InstagramVolunteer Coordinator/Parent LiaisonVolunteer management, assignment, & implementation with Business Manager.Field parental questions with email communication with Business ManagerCandidate Qualifications:Theatrical, Production and Organizational experience is a mustAbility to work under pressure and meet daily/weekly deadlinesSelf-motivating, self-starter, proactive, team-playerProficient in Google Docs - sheets, docs, forms, airtableStrong writing, communication and organizational skillsFlexible and able to multitaskLeadership and management skillsPhysical Requirements: