Stage Manager

STAGE MANAGER

City of Salina, Kansas

Arts & Humanities Department

Smoky Hill River Festival

Become a Part of the Smoky Hill River Festival! 

Embrace the spirit of community & celebration by joining our team for the Smoky Hill River Festival. We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to help create a memorable experience that weaves together music, arts, & culture in a dynamic festival environment. If you are an adventurous spirit & a collaborative team player, we invite you to bring your talents & passion to this celebrated festival, taking place over one thrilling weekend in June. Turn this extraordinary weekend into your own festival of creativity, joy, & camaraderie. 

Event Details:

Dates: June 11 - June 14, 2026

Location: Salina, Kansas

Duties:

·  Responsible for stage hospitality to entertainers & to the audience.

·  Assists with entertainers’ requests & needs.

·  Must have the ability to entertain & create a festive atmosphere in the stage environment.

·  Diplomatically answers questions & meets the needs of Festival goers.

·  Troubleshoots & makes adjustments as needed to keep the stage running on time.

·  Must authoritatively inform the Festival crowd of emergencies or inclement weather as needed.

·  Acts responsibly in emergency situations & inclement weather.

·  Assists with emergencies.

·  Offers support with equipment, supplies, staffing, or other needs.

·  Must maintain good working relationships with those in analogous positions at the other Festival stages, especially the Stein Stage in moving equipment.

Education:

·  High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Qualifications:

·  Five (5) years minimum of stage management in a musical or theatrical setting.

·  Ability & experience in directing workers ages sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) in the crew positions is required.

·  Must have the basic knowledge of, & ability to work with the Festival sound crew.

·  Knowledge of musical instrumentation.

·  Ability to read technical needs sheets & responses appropriately to set up instruments, monitors, direct input boxes, etc.

·  Demonstrates respect for the artists.

·  Maintains a cheerful & helpful attitude throughout the entire event.

Requirements:

·  Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

·  Must possess a valid driver's license to operate utility vehicles & golf carts on city property & non-public access passageways.

·  Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs.

·  Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures & adverse weather conditions.

Equipment:

·  Golf carts, sound equipment, & instruments.

Hours:

·  40-60 hours from June 11 - June 14, 2026.

·  Position works long hours in varied & adverse weather conditions.

Pay EOE:

·  $500 Stipend (Approx. $12.50/hr.)

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov