Dance Production & Marketing Manager
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Job Location:
Westchester, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 78600 - 102200
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a full-time (10 month) staff position housed within the LMU Dance Department. The selected candidate will have a permanent office in the dance building and is expected to maintain an ongoing in-person presence during department hours to address ad hoc production and technical needs. They will also be required to attend all weekly faculty/staff meetings and be present in person at all dance department performances rehearsals and events throughout the academic year.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Production Management
Lead end-to-end production of all dance season performances and tours overseeing all technical and design elements including oversight of sound and wardrobe.
Coordinate and maintain the production calendarincluding tech weeks dress rehearsals loadin and performance dates.
Manage production documentation ticket and merchandise sales music and all logistics related to live performance execution.
Work with the Chair over the summer on pre-production and planning for the AY ahead.
Supervise the Production Assistant to support the seamless execution of all dance productions.
Oversee the Costume Coordinator to ensure an efficient costume fitting and design process.
Marketing Strategy & Collaboration
Develop and implement a yearround marketing calendar for departmental performances and events including featured department programming and guest artists. Coordinate with MarComm as needed.
Conceptualize and schedule promotional campaigns across digital print social media and campus channels.
Produce marketing collateral: posters program content social media posts newsletters and event listings.
Coordinate outreach for ticketing community partnerships and cross campus collaboration to promote performances effectively.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Arts Management Marketing Dance Theatre Communications or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience producing multievent performing arts seasons ideally in dance.
Expertise in both production logistics andsocial mediamarketingcommunication strategies.
Previous experience working with student organizations academic departments or educational institutions preferred.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop) Canva E-mail marketing or similar tools.
Excellent scheduling budget management and organizational skills.
Strong collaborative mindset with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills reflecting LMUs commitment to community creativity and service.
Desired (but not required) skills include:
Videography photography and/or projection/video editing
Proficiency with QLab and/or audio equipment and sound engineering
Costume design and sewing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.
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Staff RegularSalary range
$78600.00 - $102200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Cheerleading
- Gymnastics
- Teaching
- Samba
- Experience with Children
- Dancing
- Toddler Care
About Company
LMU is a top-ranked Catholic university rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We offer a rigorous academic experience to ambitious students committed to lives of meaning and purpose.
