Job Description
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submitted by
Samara Harand
posted on
01.09.2026
contact
samara@gjhp.org
Stage Crew Manager
Stage Crew Manager for Mean Girls
Glencoe Junior High Project in Glencoe, IL
The Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP), a 50+ year-old nonprofit organization, is seeking a candidate to serve as Stage Crew Manager for its Spring Musical: Mean Girls . The GJHP Musical is a no-cut (but high quality!) program featuring 40-50 Glencoe 6th-8th graders. The Stage Crew is limited to a maximum of 10-12 students.
This is one of the largest productions in the area, with a professional creative team providing an experience like those at New Trier High School, including exciting dances, awesome harmonies, great costumes, and a live band. The large proscenium-style theater is transformed with a large set and professional lights & sound.
Although this is a middle school show, it is a large-scale production with a long history in the community. GJHP employs a professional team to provide a high-quality experience for students and audiences.
The stipend for the position is $1000.
Roles and Responsibilities: Train, assign and manage student crew and volunteers from initial meetings thru strike
Collaborate with the Director to develop and fulfill prop lists, create run sheets, etc.
Research and purchase necessary materials with approval of Director / Producer
Maintain safe and positive learning environment
Cultivate positive/collaborative relationships with production team, students & volunteers
Attend production meetings as needed
Ability to occasionally assist our Scenic Designer during Set Build & Painting (March 30-April 6)
Available to work on location at Glencoe’s Central School, Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:15-6:00pm, beginning mid-March thru performances (April 30-May 3, 2026), with additional rehearsals in April (see below).
Supervise student crew and volunteers during performances: Thursday, April 30 @ 7:00pm, Friday, May 1 @ 7:00pm, Saturday, May 2 @ 3:00pm, and Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 1:00pm
Help to coordinate and oversee pre-production carry-up of materials on Thursday, March 26, and post-production carry-down and clean-up on May 4 & 5
Important Dates are as follows: Crew Meetings Begin Mid-March: Mon, Wed & Thurs, 3:30pm-5:45pm (to 6:30pm starting April 8)
Additional Rehearsal April 21. No Rehearsals March 30-April 6 or April 23.
Carry-Up: Thursday, March 26 at 6pm (after or in place of rehearsal that day)
Spring Break Set Build: March 30-April 6 (Work Dates Flexible/Occasional)
Tech & Dress Rehearsals: Saturday, April 25, 10am-3pm (Cue to Cue 1), Sunday, April 26, 12pm-6pm (Cue to Cue 2 & Dress Rehearsal 1), Monday, April 27, 3:30pm-8pm (Dress Rehearsal 2), Tuesday, April 28, 3:30pm-8pm (Dress Rehearsal 3) Wednesday, April 29, 3:30pm-8pm (Dress Rehearsal 4)
Performances: April 30 – May 3, 2026 (Thurs @ 7pm, Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 3pm, Sun @ 3pm), Your Call Time will be approximately 2 hours prior
Carry-Down & Clean-Up: May 4 & 5, 3:30pm-8pm (Times TBD)
Skill Requirements: Working knowledge of set construction and prop design, lighting and sound board operation, stage management/or production management, and standards of stage safety
Experience working in an educational setting preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent leadership and team building skills
A minimum of three years’ experience in technical theater / stage management
About the Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP)
The Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP) is a parent-led, non-profit organization that has sought to engage Glencoe middle school students into the community since 1973. In order to carry out our mission of fostering socially aware, civic-minded and community-oriented individuals, we offer Glencoe 5th-8th grade students, opportunities to volunteer in their community, attend social activities and events, perform on stage, as well as access to a youth drop-in center in Central School.
Please send all inquiries to samara@gjhp.org
Contact Info: Samara Harand
samara@gjhp.org
Job Type: Freelance/Contract/Temp
Compensation: $1000
Location: Glencoe, IL
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Freelance, Flexible hours,