Production Manager - ArtPrize
Production Manager - ArtPrize
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Who We Are:
Based in the City of Grand Rapids MI ArtPrize produces open citywide contemporary art experiences that encourage critical discourse celebrate artists transform urban space and promote cultural understanding. It connects and is collaborative. It seeks to expand understanding of art. ArtPrize has a history of awarding significant publicly voted and juried art prizes and is listed among the top art competitions in the world.
The mission of ArtPrize is to transform the art world through a radically open global art competition and cultural experience in Grand Rapids that starts conversation encourages critical discourse elevates and celebrates artists transforms urban space and promotes cultural understanding.
About this role:
Artprize is looking for Production Manager to oversee the logistical and technical elements of all events during ArtPrize including largescale highprofile productions. This role involves working closely with the Operations and Production team artists vendors sponsors and volunteers to ensure seamless planning and throughout all stages of the event. The Production Manager will play a key role in coordinating timelines budgets staffing and materials ensuring that each event runs smoothly safely and on schedule.
This position pays $25/hour and is a seasonal opportunity expected to last from April 2025 through October 2025. An estimate of the time requirements are below:
- April/ May 25 hours per week
- June 30 hours per week
- July 40 hours per week
- August 40 hours per week
- September until October 5th 40 hours per week
What Youll Do:
Key Responsibilities will include:
Planning & Coordination:
- Assist in developing and managing a comprehensive production timeline from preArtPrize planning through postevent breakdown.
- Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Production to translate the artistic vision into practical .
- Coordinate with internal departments (marketing exhibitions and development) and external stakeholders (artists vendors contractors) to align all event elements with ArtPrizes objectives.
Logistics & Operations:
- Supervise the installation and deinstallation of events including but not limited to stages performances and vendor booths during ArtPrize events.
- Procure equipment and materials managing rentals and purchases while adhering to budget constraints.
- Source and book catering and entertainment for events coordinating logistics on event days.
- Coordinate with onsite personnel for setup and teardown ensuring safety and functionality.
Team Leadership:
- Manage a team ensuring they are supported throughout ArtPrize.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors to resolve any issues that arise.
- Attend production meetings and checkins to ensure deadlines and expectations are met.
Health & Safety Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations including crowd management emergency response plans and equipment safety.
- Oversee risk management protocols and assist in obtaining the necessary permits for ArtPrize events.
Budget & Vendor Management:
- Assist with managing the production budget ensuring all costs are tracked and stay within allocated funds.
- Work closely with vendors suppliers and contractors to meet technical and logistical requirements.
- Manage communication between internal stakeholders and third party vendors.
ProblemSolving:
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during ArtPrize minimizing disruption to the experience.
- Address unexpected challenges related to equipment weather or staffing efficiently
Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in event production preferably in arts or festival environments along with a strong understanding of event logistics technical production and vendor management.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
