Assistant to the Technical Director (m/f/d) for the “Städtische Bühnen Frankfurt”

We are looking for, at the start of the 2027/2028 season (beginning in August 2027) or earlier

an Assistant to the Technical Director / Artistic/Technical Production Manager (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities:

• Carrying out artistic/technical tasks as specifically directed by the Technical Director

• Artistic/technical production management

• Planning, organizing, and executing special events and both in-house and external guest performances, as well as overseeing and implementing technical projects for Opera and Drama Frankfurt

• Involvement in the overall scheduling and planning of current productions; Collaboration within the technical management team

• Carrying out centralized artistic and technical scheduling

• Optimizing production operations through prompt cost estimation and assessment based on available spatial, material, and personnel resources

• Sustainability management in technical areas

• Organization and leadership of internal training sessions and briefings 

• Professional supervision of set design assistants and FSJ participants in set design for drama productions

• Contributing to occupational safety by assessing and addressing stage-specific and general hazards, as well as providing support in the prevention and management of stage-related hazards

We offer:

• Compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Standard Contract (NV) for the Performing Arts; the monthly salary for entry-level professionals is currently €3,095 gross under the collective bargaining agreement. Individuals with at least two years of professional experience receive a gross salary of €3,310 under the collective bargaining agreement. You will negotiate your monthly salary based on your qualifications and professional experience

• A unique work atmosphere in an artistic environment

• Performances at employee rates

• Free RMV job ticket

• Central location in downtown Frankfurt with excellent public transportation connections

• Company retirement plan

• Company health management

• Bicycle leasing (RadimDienst)

• Cafeterias

The employment relationship is governed by the Standard Stage Contract (NV Bühne SR Stage Technician) and is primarily artistic in nature.

If you are interested in the position described above, please submit a detailed application with the standard supporting documents by September 30, 2026.

Full-time positions can generally be split into part-time roles. Städtische Bühnen Frankfurt GmbH values diversity and promotes equal opportunity in the workplace. We welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A degree in event technology or a master craftsman’s certificate in event technology with relevant professional experience, or equivalent

• Ideally, several years of theater experience in a comparable position

• Knowledge of drafting and design (proficiency with DraftSight, Vectorworks, and SolidWorks), as well as standard MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and MS Project is a plus 

• Sensitivity when working with artists and addressing their needs

• High level of commitment, ability to work independently and take initiative, flexibility

• Strong written and spoken English skills