Milwaukee Ballet is seeking an Assistant Stage Manager to begin September 2, 2025. This position reports to the Stage & Company Manager and works closely with the Production Manager, Artistic Staff, and all production areas to support Milwaukee Ballet productions. This position provides production support to Milwaukee Ballet Company, School & Academy, and Community Engagement.

This is a full-time, seasonal, overtime eligible position with benefits and a salary of $663.00 weekly. A typical season includes approximately 37 weeks and spans September through May.

Responsibilities

Serve as Assistant Stage Manager for all Company productions:

Assist with daily rehearsals at the studio including taping, paperwork generation and updating (Excel and Word), setting props and scenery, creating and distributing rehearsal videos, and assisting Artistic Staff with any additional needs.
Communicate production plans and needs with other production areas, other departments within the company, performance venues, and other stakeholders.
Follow all policies necessary for AGMA artists in rehearsals and performances.
Help coordinate backstage operations during technical rehearsals and performances with the IATSE stagehand crew
Act as a backup for the Stage Manager, including the ability to call from a score

Serve as Stage Manager for MBII, School & Academy, and Community Engagement projects as needed:

Assist in the generation and distribution of schedules and other paperwork.
Coordinate project needs with other production administrative areas.
Attend dress rehearsals.
Travel with projects outside of our space and assist with setup, run, and strike as needed to include driving a 26’ truck. Valid driver license required.
Create lighting looks using the house system and run lights and/or sound for performances as needed.
Collect recorded music and video content for performances and build the QLab show file.
Generate and distribute performance reports.

Assist with the coordination of rentals in the WE Energies Foundation Performance Studio at the Baumgartner Center for Dance.

Participate in budget tracking and planning.

Assist the Stage & Company Manager and the Production Manager as needed.

Maintain a safe and respectful rehearsal, performance, and office environment.

Qualifications

Ability to work in a fast-paced, energized and quickly changing environment
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
Organized and detail oriented, able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task
Ability to be self-directed and take initiative
Ability to maintain confidential information
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing during show performances.
Ability to independently lift and move 25 lbs. - Moving large scenery during the rehearsal period
Typical hours during show assignments are tech and performance schedules, including evenings and weekends. During rehearsal weeks, hours are typically Monday-Friday 10:30am-6:30pm

About Milwaukee Ballet

Founded in 1970, Milwaukee Ballet is a leader in Wisconsin’s arts and culture scene. Under the artistic leadership of Artistic Director Michael Pink, Milwaukee Ballet has become world-renowned for presenting bold new interpretations of story ballets, and cutting-edge contemporary works. Milwaukee Ballet is home to an international company of dancers and is one of a few companies in the nation with its own orchestra. Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy is the only professional dance school in the Midwest accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. Milwaukee Ballet’s award-winning Community Engagement department serves more than 38,000 people in Southeastern Wisconsin through original, interactive programs.

Milwaukee Ballet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume with three references (including two professionals who will not be contacted without approval of the candidate) via our Application Portal. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check.