BRAVO - Stage Manager

Role Information Perm/contract Temporary Department Extra Curricular Primary Reporting Location: Brooks Level: N/A Stipend: Starting at $1,400 Dates Available: April 8 - May 4, 2026 Job Category: Extra Curricular Reports To: Sponsor/Administration D97 Ideal Team Member Profile The 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 Role Dates April 8 - May 4, 2026 3:15pm-7:00pm. Some Saturdays and Performances April 24-26 and May 1-3 The 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 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 team Student centered, driven and strives for excellence Punctual, professional, prepared, efficient, productive, organized Self-motivated and follow through on tasks as expected or directed Professional and respectful at all times Strong communication skills verbally and administratively Daily/Weekly Follow task list as compiled with Artistic Director, Business Manager and as created by the Production Manager Responding to email and any parent/staff communication Greet all guests entering BRAVO you may have to stop what you are doing to take care of their needs Answer the phone, check the mail, deliver packages and run errands as needed daily in the office Prepare all materials for each show - librettos, calendars, Google folders, schedules, production meetings Assist and help prepare Rehearsals and build in both process and preparation Handle daily parent issues, challenge, questions, concerns liaison for director(s) Research new hire positions and Coordinate interviews with potential new hires with the Artistic Director Coordination of Production technical calendar, scheduling and the meeting of deadlines Report and update daily - share news, schedules, concerns and achievements Plan ahead - always be working 2 weeks to months ahead, planning, preparing and communicating Productions/Programs Assist with rehearsal process and preparation as needed new Director & all designers Oversee Technical staff (costumer, TD, carpenters, scenic designer, LD, Sound Engineer): schedules, deadlines, meetings Assist with all programming and production preliminary details - planning needs/ordering/research Plan, communicate and lead production meetings Assist with licensing of shows Coordinating, 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 shows Manage and organize strikes with TD or Crew Manager Manage and train assistant stage managers (if/when needed) Plan, organize and execute Dry Tech with the crew in collaboration with the show team Maintain 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 Releases Social Media Marketing Oversee calendar in coordination with BAB for updates on Facebook and Instagram Volunteer Coordinator/Parent Liaison Volunteer management, assignment, & implementation with Business Manager. Field parental questions with email communication with Business Manager Candidate Qualifications Theatrical, Production and Organizational experience is a must Ability to work under pressure and meet daily/weekly deadlines Self-motivating, self-starter, proactive, team-player Proficient in Google Docs - sheets, docs, forms, airtable Strong writing, communication and organizational skills Flexible and able to multitask Leadership and management skills Physical Requirements This position requires the performance of light work which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oak Park Elementary District 97