Stage Management Fellowship

Working Title: Stage Management Fellowship

State Role Title: Part Time, Salaried

Position Type: Temporary

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Department: 100551 - College of Visual and Performing Arts

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $15,225

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/01/2024

About JMU:

JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including:

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.

• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.

• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

General Information:

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts fellowships provide advanced, hands-on training in production management and stage management for recent college graduates and early career professionals.

Under the mentorship of staff members, fellows work side by side on over 200 performances per year and are given a springboard to a career in the performing arts. Visit www.jmuforbescenter.com

Forbes Center fellowships begin September 1, 2024 and run through May 10, 2025.

All fellowships require a season-long commitment.

Fellows will each receive a stipend total of $15,225 for the 36 week contract which will be paid in increments bi-weekly. Fellows enjoy five weeks of holiday break; Thanksgiving (1 week) and Winter break (4 weeks). The fellow will not work more than 40 hours per week with an average of 29 hours per week across the season. Housing and benefits are not included.

The Forbes Center opened in 2010 and quickly established itself as the premiere destination for world-class theatre, dance and music entertainment in the Shenandoah Valley. The venue hosts internationally recognized professional artists, renowned faculty members and emerging young talent from JMU's School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance.

James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university. JMU is located approximately 2 hours south of Washington D.C..

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Production Services Manager and the Technical and Operations Coordinator, the fellow will stage manage student recitals, School of Music ensemble performances, opera programs, partnership events, and touring professional events. The fellow will take part in the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and take notes.

This demanding fellowship requires strong organizational and verbal skills, computer skills, and stage management experience. Candidates must be able to multi-task, be highly organized, show initiative, take direction well, work independently when necessary, and exhibit an ability to work as part of a team. All fellows work in their chosen concentration plus as technical production support for performances.

Daily activities may include show prep, show running, general maintenance, and basic support for production office operations. Work hours will be irregular and will include early morning, evening and weekend calls.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience stage managing theatrical and music productions. Experience with bands, orchestras and choirs is beneficial. An undergraduate degree in the arts is preferred.

Additional Posting Information:

Completed fellowship applications are accepted via JMU's online application system only. Applicants must apply to each fellowship they are interested in being considered for.

Candidates will complete the application and attach the following:

1.Cover Letter: One page maximum including the following: The fellowship you are applying for and why; what you expect from a Forbes Center fellowship; your career objectives; your academic credentials and performing arts experience (if not included in your resume); and the qualities that you will bring to a Forbes Center fellowship.

2.Resume.

3.Three references: Names and contact information will be requested as part of the application.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.