Technical Director/Production Manager - Eagle Theatre

Eagle Theatre (Hammonton, NJ) is seeking candidates for a Technical Director/Production Manager Position. This is a full-time, Senior Staff position. When working on-site, the employee will be expected to abide by Eagle Theatre’s COVID-19 policies as well as abide by NJ Government Workplace Protections.

Eagle Theatre recruits, employs, trains and compensates all employees equitably regardless of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Applicants of all racial backgrounds, religions, gender identities, national origins, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

The ideal candidate will oversee all contracted technicians, overhire crews, and designers. The TD/PM will report to the Producing Executive Director, Angela Longo. As a hybrid role, sharing Technical Director and Production Management duties, the person hired for this position will also be responsible for managing production calendars, stage management, and safety procedures, as well as conducting production meetings and post mortems. This position will also be responsible for facility management and inventory control of our theatre facility and workshops.

Eagle Theatre’s mission: Eagle Theatre is dedicated to telling meaningful stories through innovative, dynamic, and professional productions that advance the experience of live theatre on our mainstage, in our community engagement, and educational opportunities. The Technical Director/Production Manager will be responsible for upholding this commitment alongside the rest of the Eagle Theatre staff and Board.

Ideally, the candidate will have experience or show strong promise in the following areas:



Knowledge of technical theatre

Lighting, Set building, Sound, Stage Management, Costuming

Strong management skills

Scheduling

Good organizational skills

Facilities management

Shop and Scenic Shop organization management

Excellent communication, written and verbal skills

Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Knowledge and or Experience working with Actor’s Equity Association and Small Professional Theatre guidelines/contracts

A passion for the sustainability of the Eagle Theatre and equitable practices is integral to this position.



Key Responsibilities:

Assist in helping coordinate mainstage productions as well as community wide events in Hammonton (Third Thursday, New Jersey Fringe Festival, Food Truck Festival)

Oversee production calendar and ensure production teams are on schedule

Ensure equitable, inclusive and accessible practices

Represent Eagle Theatre

Facilitate production meetings

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of artists and production teams

Serve as the point person for developing and ensuring safety procedures and policies

Serve as point person for incoming technicians, designers, stage managers

Attend weekly staff meetings

Maintain inventory and stock of stage manager/rehearsal supplies

Collaborate on the development of production budgets

Attend monthly board meetings and provide Board reports



Payment/Benefits: This position is considered full-time (35-40 hours/week). Salary will be commensurate with experience with an annual range of $38,000 to $42,000. Healthcare Reimbursement Agreements (HRAs) can be drafted for interested applicants. At this time, we do not offer additional benefits. Eagle Theatre offers a flexible and understanding working environment for employees.

This position is flexible during the pandemic in terms of the ability to work remotely.

Eagle Theatre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Eagle Theatre Staff and Board are committed to equity and establishing ourselves as an Anti-Racist organization.

The Eagle Theatre is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization and is an Equity Theatre, designated as a SPT (Small Professional Theatre)

Producing Executive Director, Angela Longo angela@eagletheatre.org

Eagle Theatre is located at 208 Vine Street, Hammonton NJ 08037

Eagletheatre.org/opportunities

To apply:

Please email the following attachments to: jobs@eagletheatre.org by September 14, 2021. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. A committee including the Producing Executive Director, a Board member and a non-affiliated theatre practitioner will review and be present for interviews of applicants.

In the email subject line please include (FULL NAME, TECHNICAL DIR/PRODUCTION MGR)

A cover letter expressing your interest, experiences, and your personal artistic mission/vision

Resume: If you have multiple resumes, ie: Design, administration, please feel free to include multiple or what you think is most relevant.


Salary: $38,000 to $42,000