Director, Production

Job Title:

Director Production

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary:

$67706 - $82333

Basic Function:

Provide oversight for the technical and operational functions of the School of Theatre and Dance productions and facilities including time supervision of personnel space and resources. Serve as a key collaborator in supporting the schools academic and production objectives. Reports to Director School of Theatre and Dance.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Direct and oversee production schedules and related activities in School of Theatre and Dance facilities including Porthouse Theatre ensuring effective utilization of resources and performance spaces.

Provide leadership and oversight for production and technical elements of theatrical and dance performances including set design costume design and sound and lighting design.

Collaborate with existing theatre staff to coordinate specific production needs for all academic and Porthouse theatrical events.

Manage and administer the operating budget for the academic and Porthouse seasons coordinating with the school director.

Lead and participate in design and production meetings technical rehearsals work calls and strikes providing guidance and resolving operational issues as needed.

Evaluate coordinate and schedule all technical aspects of productions rental activities and related activities for all theatre facilities.

Supervise technical theatre personnel and students working on productions.

Recruit hire and supervise a large number of seasonal production personnel both students and professionals from across the country.

Train student workforce in all aspects of technical theatre including lighting sound rigging staging etc.

Oversee all theatre production facilities and maintenance. May schedule and coordinate visits for ongoing technical inspections for equipment and mechanisms.

Approve spending for production materials technical equipment and supplies.

May teach courses as appropriate.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and four years of professional experience coordinating managing or supporting theatre productions dance productions technical operations scenic or production design construction projects or related experience involving the planning execution and oversight of complex projects and resources.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Contracts for the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers United Scenic Artists and the Actors Equity Association
Theatre and dance facilities and technical specifications
Project planning scheduling and resource allocation methodologies

Skill In:

Collaborating with design technology and production staff and faculty Written and interpersonal communication
Supervising and mentoring staff and students
Use of production related technologies systems and equipment
CAD and project management software *

Ability To:

Develop and maintain budgets
Provide leadership and direction for multiple productions events and operational activities
Draft contracts for independent contractors
Read and interpret contracts for individuals and performing groups evaluate them and make recommendations based on venue specifics
Actively and positively contribute to the mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Advanced degree.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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