Production Manager

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Administrative & Faculty Support

• Provides administrative support for theatre faculty, staff, and designers, ensuring smooth departmental operations.
• Assists in managing and assigning student production teams, coordinating roles and responsibilities.
• Aids in the creation of the annual production calendar and individual show schedules.
• Attends production meetings for theatre program productions, ensuring administrative coordination and follow-ups.
• Maintains records and documentation related to productions, student assignments, and departmental communications.
• Manages departmental communications with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Theatre Production & Program Coordination

• Creates and executes the theatre program’s annual calendar, including scheduling rehearsals, performances, and events.
• Secures performance rights, guest artists, and vendor contracts in collaboration with the Artistic Director.
• Coordinates logistics for rehearsals, performances, and outreach activities.

Marketing, Outreach & Organizational Collaboration

• Partners with internal departments and external stakeholders to develop promotional materials, marketing campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
• Tracks and analyzes audience attendance, ticket sales, and financial reports to assess program impact.
• Collaborates with departments such as Admissions, Marketing, Communications, and Student Life to enhance theatre program visibility and engagement.
• Assists in community outreach efforts, forming partnerships with schools, arts organizations, community groups, and donors.
• Manages social media and publicity efforts for productions, ensuring engagement with audiences.

Qualifications

Education

Post-high-school training required; bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

3+ years of experience in theatre production management or a related field.

Essential Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and external stakeholders, students, faculty, staff, and community partners in mind at all times.
• Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, including timeliness, reliability, communication, and strong work ethic.
• Adaptability & Flexibility – Ability to adjust effectively to changing priorities, circumstances, and requirements.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and issues, connects data points through analysis, and develops logical conclusions and actionable strategies.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on specific tasks and responsibilities while reviewing details with a critical eye.
• Creativity – Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, across a wide variety of audiences.
• Establishes Trust – Gains the confidence of others through honest, professional, and transparent actions and communication.
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Project & Time Management – Demonstrates effective planning and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Fosters cooperation and collaboration through trust, communication, and support of others across departments and functions.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to traverse campus, venues, and stairs as required.