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Temporary Corporate Executive Assistant

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$42 - $56.82/hr

The Temporary Executive Assistant operates with a high level of autonomy and judgment, providing advanced administrative and practice support to attorneys, clients, and internal legal teams. In ...

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Temporary Law School Recruiting Assistant

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$22.07 - $29.86/hr

The firm has an opening for a temporary, full-time Law School Recruiting Assistant starting in July through December, 2026. This individual is responsible for assisting with our brand building ...

Worcester Polytech

Temporary Researcher

Worcester, MA

$25/hr

JOB TITLE Temporary Researcher LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI SUMMARY Temporary researcher needed to assist in Dr. Agu ...

Walker Cares

Milieu Supervisor - Temporary

Needham, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

This position requires frequent communication with the Assistant Director of Residential Milieu Services and managers and involves real-time decision-making in crisis situations. The temporary ...

WALKER INC

Milieu Supervisor - Temporary

Needham, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

This position requires frequent communication with the Assistant Director of Residential Milieu Services and managers and involves real-time decision-making in crisis situations. The temporary ...

City of Worcester

TEMPORARY LABORER

Worcester, MA · On-site

$17.50/hr

This position may also assist with administrative functions for the Street Operations Division. The Temporary Laborer will also coordinate with the Traffic Division to paint poles and straighten ...

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Temporary Assistant Stage Manager

Boston Conservatory

Boston, MA

$28/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks multiple Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) to support various productions in the 2025-2026 season. The BCB season includes fully produced Theater, Dance, and Opera productions, along with select other events. The ASM, working with the Production Stage Manager, assists in organizing and disseminating production information, supervises backstage activities for the production, and ensures that all post-production needs are met. The ASM supervises the student crew. A candidate may be hired to work on one or more productions, in addition to end-of-year events, depending on need, availability and qualifications. Please include a cover letter detailing your availability. Partial availability will be considered. Nights and weekends are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create appropriate paperwork for the show, including but not limited to: prop tracking, run sheets, scene breakdown, entrance/exit plot, and who/what/where.
Assist with the scheduling, coordinating and recording information from production meetings.
Collaborate with SM to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned, and to prepare and distribute rehearsal reports, schedules and changes.
Assist in supervising rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals, and backstage needs as assigned by the SM.
Assist in the creation of prompt books, run sheets and production checklists.
Train and oversee student Assistant Stage Managers and student-run crew.
Supervise backstage activities during tech and dress rehearsals, and performances

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
2-4 years of experience practical experience as an Assistant Stage Manager for Theater, Opera, and/or
Dance


KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Exceptional facilitation and communication skills
Ability to read or follow scores strongly preferred
Ability to work independently


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Assistant Stage Manager(s)
Production Technicians
Student Crew


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop
Seated and standing positions


SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:
Ability to climb short ladders
Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds
Nights and weekends required

Hourly Rate: $28

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)

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