Stage Supervisor (On-Call)

Reporting to the Assistant Director, DHKT Production, the Stage Supervisor is responsible for assisting with show coverage duties for the Theater’s rental clients on an as-needed basis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise the DHKT IATSE crew(s) and ensure that work rules and house policies are followed.

Coordinate with Stage Management and House Management to ensure that house is handed over at top of show and intermissions.

Communicate with building engineers for HVAC adjustments.

Liaise with the show team for any show needs as they arise.

Collaborate with Front of House and the Building Operations team for any security or porter needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or GED

3–5 years professional backstage or technical theatre experience in a union or nonprofit environment

At least 1 year of crew leadership or supervisory responsibility

Demonstrated technical knowledge in stage operations (carpentry, rigging, lighting, or audio)

Ability to work within IATSE jurisdiction and applicable collective bargaining agreements

Strong knowledge of safety practices and live performance operations

Degree in theatre or related field preferred but not required

Work Environment

The Stage Supervisor works in a high-capacity, fast-paced theatrical venue, moving between active stage/backstage areas during load-ins and professional front-of-house spaces for client liaison. The role involves exposure to industrial conditions—including noise, rigging, and heavy equipment—alongside administrative duties in a production office.

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where schedules are subject to change based on production and event requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the minimum requirements of this position:

Candidates must be comfortable with the physical demands of standing for 8–12 hour shifts and navigating a large-scale facility during irregular on-call hours (early mornings, nights, and weekends).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly on-call, non-exempt position. Work hours vary according to the event schedule and may include early mornings, nights, and weekends, holidays, and other scheduled work periods as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values and reflects inclusion, equity and access for all.  We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to all by educating, developing, and supporting an organization that welcomes and amplifies the voices and lived experiences of everyone.