Production Manager Job at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in Burlington

FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, LTD.

FULL-Time, Exempt

The Flynn is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We strive to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our goal is to build and maintain an organization where everyone can do their best work. We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

The Flynn recognizes that experience comes in many forms and is committed to considering a broad array of candidates with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. If you believe that you could excel in this role, regardless of whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to HResources@flynnvt.org.

Basic Function

The Production Manager will possess an aptitude for creative and proactive problem solving and should show comfort and proficiency taking initiative during all steps of the production process.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to a safe and respectful work environment.
• Serve as the primary production liaison between incoming shows and the Flynn production team for the full ‘advance’ process.
• Contact artists and/or tour management to request technical information.
• Receive technical forms and stage plots from Flynn Programming department, artists, or traveling productions.
• Determine production needs, crew staffing, and schedule requirements for each show.
• Disseminate technical specifications of the Flynn venues to incoming show teams.
• Review artist show contracts and technical specifications; provide budgets, schedules, and labor estimates.
• Compare show equipment requirements with Flynn inventory and coordinate vendor rentals of technical gear and backline when necessary.
• Maintain relationships with City of Burlington departments including Burlington Police, Burlington Fire Department, and the Department of Public Works.
• Collaborate with the Flynn production team to secure necessary City permits for Flynn shows.
• Directly supervise the load in, rehearsal/sound check, performance, and load out of shows in Flynn venues and Flynn-produced shows outside of Flynn venues.
• Communicate pertinent requirements of the Flynn’s IATSE contract to incoming show crews.
• Ensure show budgets and schedules are created in compliance with IATSE rules.
• Foster a positive relationship between the Flynn production team and the Flynn’s IATSE stagehands.
• Oversee or act as scenic, lighting, and/or audio designer for Flynn-produced shows.
• Provide administrative support for the Production team including processing payroll and answering production-related questions from other Flynn departments or external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as researching and/or overseeing theatrical maintenance and capital improvement projects.

Supervision Exercised

• Administrative and partial functional supervision of two Associate Production Managers.
• Functional and partial administrative supervision of IATSE Stagehands.

Supervision Received

Supervision is received from the Director of Production.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in professional theatrical production management, technical direction, stage management, and/or aspects of production design. Touring experience is a plus.
• Prior experience collaborating with and/or managing IATSE stagehands.
• Thorough working knowledge of all areas of theatrical production and presentation.
• Thorough working knowledge of Windows operating systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours; a significant number of evenings/weekends/holidays as assigned.
• Knowledge of Tessitura, Artifax, and other industry-specific software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and financial management skills as well as supervisory experience is necessary to facilitate the duties of a manager successfully and efficiently in this department.
• The ability to work well under pressure and prioritize in a multi-task environment is essential.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience with theatrical tour production, on the road or as a local stagehand.
• Experience with outdoor events, festivals, and non-traditional performance art.