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Production Manager
Job Description
Job Title
Production ManagerJob Description
Throughout its history, the University of Notre Dame has made an extraordinary commitment to advancing the arts. From its earliest days of building art collections and constructing performance venues, the University has continuously invested in a purposeful engagement with the arts on campus and throughout the wider community. We are searching for someone who shares the same passion and mission to join our dynamic team as the Production Manager with the College of Arts and Letters.
Job Description: The Production Manager has a vital role within the College of Arts and Letters, supporting multiple departments including Film, Television, and Theatre, Musical Theatre, Opera, and Shakespeare. This position manages day-to-day production operations and oversees a production team of designers and shop supervisors directly supporting multiple productions throughout the year. Reporting to the Associate Dean for the Arts, the Production Manager’s top priorities will be:
Production Oversight
- Coordinate, attend, and participate in production meetings; assist in developing ideas for various production events in collaboration with designers and directors; monitor the implementation of approved designs according to standard theatre practices.
- Prepare and maintain the master calendar of events for all theatre facilities working closely with each department to meet all stakeholder needs.
- Schedule performances and maintain current knowledge of professional protocols.
Budget Oversight
- Participate in budget preparation and administration; work with the Associate Dean and Department Chairs to forecast and assess labor, equipment, materials, and staffing needs for theatrical events; submit requisitions for equipment purchases and rentals; monitor and control expenditures.
- Prepare and submit a variety of statistical and narrative reports; prepare budget reports, annual recap data, special reports, proposals, recommendations, and other materials as requested.
Staff Oversight
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise full-time production staff.
- Create and maintain production schedules ensuring staffing as needed.
Student Apprenticeship Oversight
- Create and implement a student apprenticeship program that provides students credit while working on productions.
- Coordinate with both designers and shop supervisors to provide an enriching experience for students where they could earn credit by working in the costume or scene shop or with a lighting designer. Ensure students are provided with training and educational opportunities
Please note: This is a five-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- An MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in technical theatre or stage management
- Minimum 5-6 years of management experience in technical production, events management, budgeting, forecasting, and personnel management.
Skills:
- Supervisory skills
- Outstanding problem-solving skills, with a documented history of implementing new techniques and systems to improve accuracy and workflow
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
Other: The scope of the job may require working evenings and/or weekends, particularly prior to openings of theatre production presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note: This is a five-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.
Department
Dean's Offc-Coll. of Arts & Letters (30000)Department Website
https://al.nd.edu/Family / Sub-Family
Academic Aff / Prgrm Admin_OtherCareer Stream/Level
M 1 SupervisorPay ID
Bi-WeeklyFLSA Status
S1 - FT ExemptJob Category
Administrator/ProfessionalJob Type
Full-timeSchedule: Hours/Week
40Schedule: # of months
12Job Posting Date (Campus)
05/30/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
05/30/2024Job Closing Date
06/30/2024Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S241014Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/34659*Please mention you saw this ad on BlacksInAcademia.*
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