Events Production Manager

Museum of the Bible; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit cultural organization is seeking an Events Production Manager to lead the production process for events. The role includes managing staff, overseeing technical operations, and ensuring a high-quality experience for clients and guests. Candidates should have a B.A. in Theater Studies, a minimum of 5 years' experience in live events, and strong technical skills in lighting and audio. The position is full-time based in Dubai with a salary range of $80,000 to $82,400, adjusted for local rates.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in theater and live event technical environment.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Working knowledge of lighting, rigging, audio, and video technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations ensuring high-quality events.
• Supervise a team of technicians and manage schedules.
• Develop and implement workflow policies for safety and quality.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Education

B.A. or B.F.A. in Theater Studies

Tools

grandMA2 ultra-light

ETC

Yamaha QL5

Crestron

Job description

Museum of the Bible offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Six paid holidays
• Four floating holidays of employee’s choice
• 401(k) plan that is 100% vested after 1,000 hours of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• STD, LTD, and life insurance that is paid by Museum of the Bible

Our driving mission is to invite all people to engage with the Bible through our collections, exhibits, and research and educational initiatives, as well as media, publications, and performances in our World Stage Theater. In 2017, Museum of the Bible opened its 430,000-square-foot non‑profit museum in the heart of our nation’s capital. In addition, our traveling exhibits have appeared nationwide and around the globe. Furthermore, we support education at all levels through children’s programs, high school and college curricula, and adult education, as well as scholarship and academic research (including field archaeology) through our Scholars Initiative.

Our Culture

Museum of the Bible offers a highly challenging and profoundly meaningful work environment where every team member is unified around our unique and global mission. Our museum bridges the ancient and the modern—from a Babylonian brick dating to around 580 BC to the latest technology in our immersive surround‑sound theater. Our team also spans a wide range of careers, from those with decades of extensive professional experience to new graduates and interns.

With new leadership in place, it’s an exciting time to work at the museum as we plan for the future. As the museum grows, we provide employees the opportunity to develop their expertise and careers, along with friendships and fun. We all hope to move our lives from success to significance—and we do that daily at Museum of the Bible.

Our Work

We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, ranging from highly specialized curators and scholars to cutting‑edge technology and media experts. You may work with global dignitaries and VIPs in Hospitality, or with curious children in Education. Or take your career in all these directions over time.

The museum is located in Southwest DC, on the Federal Center SW Metro stop. Our official headquarters is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (on the Hobby Lobby campus). Most of our positions are in these two locations, but some may be remote.

Museum of the Bible supports the professional development of college and university students by playing an integral role in experiential learning. We offer internships to students from various academic backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience.

Date: 08/13/2025

Location: Onsite in Washington D.C., Museum of the Bible

Job Title: Events Production Manager

Employment Status: Full time, permanent, exempt

Salary: $80,000 to $82,400, DOE (Salary is adjusted for local market rates)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Events Production Manager will oversee the production and event process, coordinating all production operations, ensuring that a high‑quality experience is delivered to both event clients and guests. They will be responsible for scheduling all production staff throughout the year, ensuring proper coverage for each event and production. The Events Production Manager will manage budgets, negotiate quotes from contractors and vendors, develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality. Additionally, they are expected to fill in other roles or duties as needed for events, such as but not limited to stage management, lighting technician, audio engineer, projectionist, live streaming and/or video production technician. This position works collaboratively with the event coordination team to provide guidance in technical operations and consultation for future events.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines necessary technical support for events and performances in advance of production dates.
• Directly supervises a staff of two technicians, providing leadership, performance management, and support for all technical event functions. Orients clients and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics, and areas of facility operations. Schedules and oversees technical team, providing supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Advises production team on technical specifications and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs.
• Facilitates synergistic communication with Event Coordinators and internal stakeholders, such as facilities and security.
• Effectively oversees and manages loading in, technical rehearsals, event operations, and load‑out to optimally serve productions and events while maximizing efficiencies.
• Develops routine systems to guarantee constant monitoring of critical areas of the event spaces ensuring safety practices on a daily basis.
• Provides assessments and suggestions for operational efficiency, maintenance, and facility improvements as needed in event spaces and supporting spaces.
• Provides on‑site support and oversight during events and live performances to ensure overall success. Be able to act as the following roles which include but not limited to: Audio Engineer, Lighting Technician, Projectionist, Video Production Technician and/or Stage Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Events.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• Education Qualifications B.A. or B.F.A. in Theater Studies or related field experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in theater and live event technical environment.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Abilities/Attributes

• Working knowledge of lighting, rigging, live and streaming telecasts, audio and video technology, projections, 3D Mapping and their related operational skills.
• Experience with and working knowledge of the following A/V systems and equipment strongly preferred: Lighting (grandMA2 ultra‑light, ETC), Show control systems (Medialon), Audio mixing, DSP, recording, and amplification (Yamaha QL5, QSC Q‑Sys, Meyer, JBL, Tannoy), Video playback, recording, switching, and distribution (Crestron, Alcorn McBride, Watchout, Seventh Sense), Video monitor and projection equipment (LG, Christie, Panasonic, Planar).
• Working knowledge of IT networking principles and hardware (CAT6/6A, Fiber Optic).
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures and required certifications.
• Ability to understand contracts of all levels of complexity relating to concert and stage productions.
• Knowledge of back‑of‑house facility maintenance.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must stay calm under pressure and troubleshoot when issues arise.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong analytical skills.
• Superb customer service skills when communicating and working with guests, talent and talent management, supervisors, technical staff, peers, volunteers, team members, press, and vendors.
• Champion the Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.
• As required, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.