Job Title: Production Manager
Reports To: Director of Production
Department: Production
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Wage/Compensation Range: $73,000-$83,000, insurance, paid time off and paid holidays provided
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we
serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible
workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender
binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with
disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.
General Statement of Job Function: The Production Manager will support the Director of
Production in the re-alignment of the department, with primary focus being on day to day
operations in support of productions onstage.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee planning and progress across all production departments as it pertains to all
productions.
• Work with the Director of Finance, Director of Production and Artistic Administrator to
evolve best financial practices in budgeting and planning for the department.
• Work with the Director of Finance, Director of Production and Artistic Administrator to
monitor departmental budget projections.
• Oversee creation of production calendars and schedules including design deadlines, build
deadlines and build benchmarks; including assuring goals are met.
• Oversee departmental purchasing as requested by the Director of Production.
• Oversee departmental Inventory Management
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, onboarding and retention of production department
staff.
• Develop and implement OSHA approved safety practices and procedures for the
production department and the institution.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Schedule, plan and lead production meetings
• Coordinate production department requirements for organizational events such as Galas
and PR events
• Participate in the development of the Organizational Calendar
• Participate in LORT/USA negotiation prep
• Other duties as requested
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Respect for Goodspeed’s mission and drive, including the understanding that the focus of
our work is to support the artistic and creative process—and people—at the heart of
making musical theatre.
• Minimum BFA in Technical Production or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience supervising team work.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines.
• Willingness to problem-solve, make decisions, and act within established policies and
procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Exhibit interpersonal savvy, which includes relating comfortably to a variety of
personalities; cultivating and maintaining positive relationships; employing discretion,
diplomacy, and tact; seeking the positive in all situations.
• Comfortably and effectively cope with change and ambiguity, which includes effectively
transitioning between tasks and timelines; identifying priorities and making good
decisions with a minimum of information; staying relaxed and proactive when things are
uncertain; confidently managing risk and uncertainty.
• A commitment to an equitable work environment, which includes use of gender inclusive
language; support for individual gender expression, racial equity and inter-generational
collaboration; accessibility for people with disabilities; and cultural sensitivity.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and must have reliable
transportation.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends required.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in theatre management position or other similar
experience in a managerial role.
• Working knowledge of LORT/Union contracts; ability to work within tight deadlines and
budgets;
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, Microsoft Access and Quickbooks
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability, and list of three references to
jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line “Production Manager.”
Salary: $73,000-$83,000
COMPANY: | Goodspeed Musicals | |
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DATE POSTED: | 5/26/2023 | |
WEB SITE: | goodspeed.org | |
PHONE: | 8608738668 | |
E-MAIL: | jobs@goodspeed.org | |
ADDRESS: | 6 Main Street East Haddam, CT 06423 |
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