Jobs

Stage Manager

Pay rate: $35 per hour

Job Time Frame: Sept 5-6, 2025 (rain date Sept 7)

Stage Manager Description:

PVDFest 2025 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 (Liaison btwn Tech & Artist)
• Managing assigned stage, set times, and designated areas
• Ensure artists check in day-of & answer additional questions
• Ensure code of conduct is being followed by all performers
• Managing all artist concerns (may include audio concerns, performance times etc)
• Photograph 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
• Ensure all safety procedures are being followed
• Exemplifying excellent management and communication skills
• Showing a respectful and amicable attitude towards all people involved with the festival
• Responding to communications before and during the event, including e-mail, telephone, etc
• Other duties at the discretion of the Director(s), Producer(s), and/or ACT Team

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.

Application Instructions:

Please send a resume with a cover letter which clearly articulates your interest and qualification for the position with PVDFest. Place “Stage Manager” in the subject line and send electronic submissions to Allie Barry at abarry@providenceri.gov

Thank you, we appreciate your interest!