Position: Stage Manager

Employment Type: Exempt

Department: Artistic Operations

Salary Range: $72,000-$77,000 per year

Reports To: Senior Director of Production
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Stage Manager is responsible for running rehearsals and performances and executing
production needs for Pacific Symphony at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Great
Park Live, Soka Performing Arts Center, and all other venues in which the Symphony performs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Senior Director of Production in determining needs for all services of the

• Work closely with the production and technical personnel of each venue the Symphony

• Stage Manager for all assigned services to include Classics, Pops, Summer, Symphony in

• Execute mobile stage performance series (Symphony on the Go) with other assigned

• Liaise with Symphony musicians to resolve issues, fulfill onstage requests, and

• Hire and manage casual labor crews as needed.
• Coordinate truck rentals and schedule personnel for truck loads and unloads.
• Provide soloist and/or orchestra hospitality, including cleaning towels and providing

harps on stage, as needed.

• Assist the Senior Director of Production with additional tasks as requested.
• This position is Exempt. Hours vary each week as determined by the concert season;

Much of this position’s work is done in the evenings and on the weekends.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities to this job at any time.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of orchestral stage management experience
• A passion for classical music and the performing arts.
• A working knowledge of stage lighting, audio, and video.
• Knowledge of orchestral instruments (i.e. percussion) and the ability to read music

COMPENSATION:
Pacific Symphony offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including
retirement plan options, escalating paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays, and health
benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible
spending accounts and employee assistance program, complimentary tickets.

TO APPLY:

• Email your resume, cover letter and salary requirements no later than April 26, 2024, to

• Please begin your subject line with the words “Stage Manager”
• No phone calls please

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The Pacific Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years and is
recognized as an outstanding ensemble making strides on both the national and international
scene. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and serve Orange County and the region through
exceptional music performances, education, and community programming.
Founded in 1978, Pacific Symphony enriches the human spirit through superior performances
of classical and symphonic music. Pacific Symphony is located in Orange County; California's
second most populous county, boasting a rich arts tradition strongly supported by an engaged
public. The region is a tourism magnet, home of Disneyland, and a major financial and business
hub.
Pacific Symphony is a highly dynamic and innovative organization, led artistically by Music
Director Carl St.Clair and operationally by President John Forsyte. The Symphony has been
designated as a Tier One orchestra by the League of American Orchestras, joining the ranks
prestigious orchestra such as the LA Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and New York
Philharmonic.
Pacific Symphony presents more than 100 concerts annually and serves 250,000 community
members. The Symphony is nationally and internationally recognized for performance
excellence, strong community engagement through education and other programming and for
commissioned new works by contemporary composers. Pacific Symphony twice received
prestigious ASCAP Awards for Adventuresome Programming and was showcased in the League
of American Orchestras' nationally released publication entitled Fearless Journeys. Pacific
Symphony's Class Act elementary school education program has been honored by the National
Endowment for the Arts and the League of American Orchestras for its exemplary orchestra
education.
Resident for much of the year at the renowned Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the
Symphony also presents a summer outdoor series at Five Point Amphitheatre. Pacific
Symphony is commencing on a music director search to succeed Carl St.Clair who has recently
celebrated 35 years as music director and will eventually hold the title of Music Director
Laureate when a new music director is appointed The Symphony also announced the
appointment of Enrico Lopez-Yañez as Principal Pops Conductor commencing in the 2023-24
season.
Pacific Symphony values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class,
religion, country of origin, political beliefs, (dis)ability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law.