Assistant Production Manager (Meadows Campus) Job at Aspen Music Festival And Sc

The Meadows Campus production team is responsible for the production implementation of all concerts, rehearsals, and events occurring at the Aspen Music Festival & School's (AMFS) main performance venues. These facilities include a 2,050-seat Klein Music Tent and the 500-seat Harris Concert Hall. The Assistant Production Manager (APM) works under the supervision of the Production Manager (PM) and together manages a team of stage managers, electricians, stagehands and audio engineers. There are two positions available for the upcoming season.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager with the daily operation, scheduling, and supervision of both Meadows Campus performance venues, the Klein Music Tent and Harris Hall, as well as other events in the entertainment tent and on the campus grounds.
• Assist the Production Manager in the task of de-winterizing / winterizing at the beginning and end of the festival season.
• Assist in the training, scheduling and supervision of the Meadows Production Crew and Orchestral Stage Managers.
• Participate in concert and rehearsal duties to ensure appropriate supervisor coverage of each event.
• Interface closely with all production departments, faculty, guest artists, students, and front of house staff, cultivating an environment that supports artistic expression of the highest quality.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage a production team, balancing varied skill, experience levels and personalities in an orchestral, theatrical, or operatic setting.
• Bachelor's degree in technical theatre and/or significant prior experience in stage management, production management, orchestra management, or other related experience.
• Possess a sensitivity to the needs of the artists, staff, and faculty, while maintaining efficient production operations and schedules in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts.
• Prior hands-on technical experience in stage work, electrics, rigging or carpentry preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Vectorworks, CAD and ArtsVision are a plus.
• Candidates must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and materials or, of greater weights in tandem with additional crew member assistance

Dates

May 28, 2025-August 30, 2025

Compensation

$1,128.60 / week salary

Benefits include summer housing, AMFS season pass, and paid sick time.

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.

Hiring Timeline

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 10 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 10. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.

Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access

At AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.