Production Manager

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in technical theatre or stage management or equivalent combination of related education and experience is required; a masters degree is preferred.

• Demonstrates considerable (typically 3-5 years) experience in technical production including a practical knowledge of theatrical systems to include: lighting performance sound rigging and personnel management.

• Demonstrates considerable experience working in a multipurpose facility presenting events including Broadway dance theater orchestra chamber music as well as popular/commercial events.

• Demonstrates reasonable experience working with professional touring companies.

• Demonstrates reasonable experience in management.

• Demonstrates reasonable experience working with union to work for extended periods of time standing walking lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:

  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrates a history of excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working scheduling and negotiating agreement terms with professional stagehands union is highly desirable.

• Experience working within an educational institution.
  

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration applicants must completeBOTHof the following documents and mark them as a relevant file to the submission:

• a current resume

• a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

Additional Details:

Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium

Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $70000 $77500 with Competitive Benefits

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