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Stage Manager

Chamber Music Northwest
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STAGE MANAGER

Position status: Temporary

Reports to: Artistic Operations Director, Production Manager

Supervision by: Artistic Operations Director, Production Manager

Compensation: $22/hour

Posted: March 2, 2026                                                                       

Application Deadline: by April 3, 2026 or until filled

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Chamber Music Northwest seeks two energetic, professional, detail-oriented Stage Managers. The two Stage Managers will work closely with one another and an Assistant Stage Manager, under the supervision of the Production Manager. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

 

Pre-Festival (Load-in)

  • Prepare rehearsal and performance spaces including stage and office load-in, setting up chairs, stands, tables, and needed concert hall and performance equipment.
  • Become familiar with festival staff and artist roster.
  • Learn the complete production schedule, including when and where all public events will take place.
  • Participate in all orientation activities. 


During the Festival

  • Assist festival staff with executing all production aspects of festival events. 
  • Open, prepare, maintain, clean up, and close all rehearsal and performance spaces as scheduled.
  • Work directly with Production Manager, the second Stage Manager, and Assistant Stage Manager in preparing, setting up, and running all aspects of rehearsals and concerts.
  • Act as assistant to artists during rehearsals and concerts.
  • Coordinate between production and operations staff and artists during rehearsal and concerts.
  • Ensure stage, backstage and greenroom areas are clean and safe, and secure.
  • Run errands and purchase supplies for the festival as requested.
  • Execute emergency procedures when necessary.

 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

The Stage Manager must be personable, poised, and professional. The position requires flexibility, reliability, limitless energy, and meticulous attention to detail. Occasional heavy lifting will be required and candidates should be capable of spending long days on their feet.

 

Additionally, the following are required:

  • Previous stage management or production experience at a major festival, event, or presenting organization.
  • Ability to work independently but integrate with a larger team.
  • Sound discretion, tact, and decorum.
  • Fluency in Google Workspace and Slack
  • Ability to maintain a complex schedule of events and associated details (times, locations, artists, etc.)
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from work
  • Accessibility via cell phone and e-mail and availability during off-hours.

 

Strongly preferred qualifications:

  • Previous experience show calling and executing stage changes for live music or theatre.
  • Previous experience as an artist assistant or working with musicians at a live performance venue.
  • Background or strong interest in the arts or classical music.

 

JOB CONDITIONS AND COMPENSATION

This Stage Manager role is a full-time, seasonal position. In addition to the full work term listed below, there may be additional orientations, training, and pre-Festival staff meetings in early June. 

 

Contract Term: June 21–July 20, 2026 

Summer Festival Dates: June 22–July 19, 2026

 

Working hours may be long and demanding and will include working nights and weekends. The Stage Manager must be available as many as six days a week during the Festival period, including occasional late night and early morning hours. 

 

Chamber Music Northwest believes that our staff should reflect the diversity of our community. We welcome all qualified applicants, and encourage those who identify as Black, Indigenous, persons of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.  

CMNW is a 501(c)3 organization and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and résumé to jobs@cmnw.org with “Stage Manager” in the subject line by April 3, 2026. CMNW is a 501(c)3 organization and equal opportunity employer. Please, no phone inquiries.

 

ABOUT CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST

Now in its 56th season, Chamber Music Northwest’s flagship Summer Festival presents programs of top international caliber that include mainstage concerts and numerous free education and engagement events in Portland. The artists invited to perform at Chamber Music Northwest range from rising stars to veterans and are among the most sought-after soloists, chamber musicians, and recording artists in the world. 

 

Chamber Music Northwest’s mission is to inspire our community through concerts and events celebrating the richness and diversity of chamber music, performed by artists of the highest caliber, presenting our community with exceptional opportunities for enjoyment, education, and reflection. Chamber Music Northwest is led by Artistic Directors Gloria Chien and Soovin Kim, and Executive Director Peter Bilotta.

Research encouraged at www.cmnw.org