The Ordway: The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is one of the leading performing arts centers in the United States and a catalyst for vibrant arts in Minnesota. Powered by hundreds of talented and dedicated staff members and volunteers, the Ordway is renowned for its multidisciplinary programming, welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable environment. The Ordway welcomes audiences of all ages and backgrounds for year- round eclectic and entertaining offerings, including Broadway musicals, concerts, dance, vocal artists, and new works. Performances take place in the 1,900-seat Music Theater and a 1,100-seat Concert Hall. The Ordway serves tens of thousands of students and families each year through its arts education and community impact programs, and is a proud member of the Arts Partnership, a collaboration comprising the Ordway, Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club.

Position Purpose: The Stage Coordinator is responsible for stage management at various performances for the Flint Hills Family Festival. This position will work the Flint Hills Family Festival from Wednesday, May 28 – Saturday, June 1, with hours available starting May 20.

Position Details:

• Posting Date: 4/4/25 - The Ordway is dedicated to building an equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from populations underrepresented in the theater field.
• Pay: $20 per hour
• Employee Type: Hourly, Part-time, Temporary, from May 20 – June 1, 2025
• Department: Productions
• Reports to: Director of Production

Key Performance Areas:

• Venue manage a specific stage and all shows scheduled to perform on it.
• Greet performers and assist with their needs, before, during, and after their show.
• Trouble-shoot issues and provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate with union stagehands about the technical and stage requirements requested by artists.
• Document stagehand hours and complete show reports.
• Liaison with front of house and other Ordway staff and performers. Facilitate preshow announcers/post show announcers, special events for groups.

Other Qualifications:

• Previous stage management experience required.
• Must be able to move quickly and freely.
• Able and willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Experience working with children preferred.

To Apply: For more information or to apply, visit ordway.org/employment. Ordway is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, age, local human rights commission activity, national origin, and veteran, or disability status. The Ordway Theater and administrative office are wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcomed. All applicants who have questions or would like to request a reasonable accommodation or interpreting assistance for job interviews are encouraged to reach out to Human Resources.