Production Manager - Step Afrika!

Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the African American tradition of stepping. The Company’s mission is to preserve and promote stepping through professional performances and to inspire young people in and out of school through arts education programs emphasizing teamwork, commitment, and discipline. Step Afrika! was founded in December 1994 by C. Brian Williams, an accomplished stepper who recognized connections between stepping and African percussive traditions. Williams explored this connection with the creation of Step Afrika! in partnership with South African and American artists. Today, Step Afrika! is one of the top ten U.S. African American dance companies, introducing tens of thousands annually to stepping by performing at colleges and theaters worldwide. Step Afrika! serves audiences of all ages and backgrounds, emphasizing African American families with school-aged children.

Since its founding in 1994, Step Afrika! has made incredible strides. The Company started as a small D.C. dance company with a $250,000 budget, one staffer, and no board. Today, Step Afrika! is a $3 million-plus organization that serves thousands annually. Step Afrika! is experiencing unprecedented demand in its tour and performance schedule. Each year the company serves more and more people with its original productions, world-renowned performances, and arts education programs. In 2022, Step Afrika! sold over 20,000 tickets in Washington DC and performed on stages across the nation and around the world, collectively reaching over 60,000 people. Beginning in August 2023, Step Afrika! will celebrate 30 years as the world’s leading authority in the tradition and art form of stepping. Step Afrika!’s unique contribution to the artistic and cultural fabric of Washington, DC, and the world speaks volumes. The company’s original performances capture audiences worldwide and resonate deeply with audiences everywhere. To sustain Step Afrika!’s growth, investment in the Company's core administrative capacities is critical.

Reporting to the Executive Producer and Artistic Director, the Production Manager oversees all production and technical aspects of Step Afrika!’s performances. They will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of all technical aspects of the dance production, including coordinating and managing the sound, lighting, costumes, and set design. The Production Manager will work closely with the artistic director, choreographers, and other members of the production team to ensure the success of our productions and maintain our reputation for producing high-quality dance performances.

Step Afrika! is based in Washington, DC., however, applicants for this position are not required to move to Washington, DC.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit stepafrika.org/opportunities/.


Salary: $55,000 - $65,000