Production Manager - Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the team of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, you will help build a positive working environment as well as inspire, transform and build our community through exceptional live experiences. You are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Center’s stage activities and functions relating to scheduled performances and public or private events.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage the production needs onstage, backstage and throughout the building for performances and events when required
• Contact representatives of touring productions to coordinate requirements in advance of company arrival
• Oversee local stage and technical crews during production load ins, work calls, rehearsals, performances, and load outs for events and performances
• Coordinate stage preparation and restoration requirements for events and performances
• Coordinate schedules, deliveries and event needs with event staff as appropriate
• Assist in timely submission of vendor bills to finance
• Manage and coordinate the receiving and distribution of production related deliveries
• Assist in maintaining the inventory of production and stage related equipment and tools
• Assist in the programming of an on-going preventive maintenance schedule and service of all the Center’s stage and theatrical properties
• Provide expertise regarding stage production to clients
• Develop event reports at conclusion of productions as appropriate, detailing stage-related costs
• Assist with the financial settlement of non-ticketed and promoter driven events as needed
• Assist head production manager in managing the production budget
• Generate and process event reports (accident, problem, technical failure, performance, etc.)
• Assist in minor production technical needs as needed
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of four years of stage management experience, two with an emphasis in touring Broadway productions.  Experienced in professional stage technical work practices and procedures.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of technical stage production, including: carpentry, rigging, electrical, video, lighting, and sound
• Ability to manage the stage aspects of presenting major touring theatrical productions
• Ability to manage the work of a large group of stage crew members
• Experience with implementing requirements of stage labor agreements
• Knowledge of general and stage safety practices including occupational hazards
• Knowledge of proper implementation of many different emergency procedures
• Knowledge of proper use of power tools, hand tools, and stage equipment
• Proficient in the use of computer word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to improvise and respond to unusual circumstances and requests with an attitude of service and flexibility
•  Required to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as schedule permits
• Physical requirements: ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs and work in high places

This is a Full Time Salary - Exempt position & reports to the Head Production Manager.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer.