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Stage Coordinator

Stage Coordinator Description:

PVDFest 2026 is seeking organized and experienced individuals to be stage managers to coordinate and oversee all activities for assigned PVDFest stages.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with all the event set-up & breakdown.
• Assisting artists with their tech needs (Liaise between Tech staff & Artists).
• Responding to communications before and during the event, including e-mail, telephone, radio, etc.
• Managing assigned stage, set times, and designated areas.
• Working with production team to ensure run of show stays on time.
• Ensuring artists check in day-of & answer additional questions.
• Managing group communication for all artists on your stage day-of, including messaging around safety and weather updates.
• Ensuring code of conduct is being followed by all performers.
• Managing all artist concerns (may include audio concerns, performance times etc.).
• Photographing stage and production set-up for documentation.
• Assisting any festival staff and/or managing volunteers who assist with production needs.
• Attending 3 – 4 festival meetings with the production team.
• Ensuring that all safety procedures are being followed.
• Other duties at the discretion of the Director(s), Producer(s), and/or ACT Team.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• A respectful and amicable attitude towards all people involved with the festival.

 

PVDFest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace. Women, gender nonconforming, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Rate: $35.00 per hour

Job Time Frame: Sept 17-21, 2026

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter choyt@firstworks.org and include Stage Manager in the subject line.

Thank you. We appreciate your interest!