Job (Calgary): Venue & Production Manager – Downstage

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A performing arts organization in Calgary is seeking a Part-time Production & Venue Manager to oversee the production process and manage venues. This role involves coordinating production budgets, schedules, and crews, along with venue programming and maintenance. Ideal candidates should have strong management and organizational skills, with experience in theatrical production as an asset. The contract lasts ten months with an expected workload of 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of theatrical production processes.
• Effective management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage production aspects including budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate crew for setup and breakdown.
• Oversee rental processes and venue programming.

Skills

Management skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB POSTING – PRODUCTION & VENUE MANAGER – DOWNSTAGE

Application Deadline: May 13, 2013

Downstage is a Calgary-based company dedicated to producing Canadian theatre that creates conversation around social issues. We produce a season of two full productions along with a work-in-development run of a new work. Our office is located in the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to fill the part-time contract position of Production & Venue Manager from September 1, 2013 to June 31, 2014. This is a 10-month maternity leave cover contract. The successful candidate will work as production manager for the company’s shows and care for Downstage’s two venues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Management of Downstage’s shows, including:
• Planning, management and tracking of production budgets and designs
• Sourcing, renting and purchasing materials as necessary for the productions
• Creating and maintaining production & tech schedules
• Engaging and coordinating crew for setup & strike

• Management of Motel and birds & stone venues, including:
• Programming venues with the oversight of the Artistic Director and in line with mandate to prioritize emerging, original and/or experimental work
• Issuing rental contracts and invoices and maintaining a rental calendar
• Space maintenance including venue checks at the end of each rental period
• Overseeing the loan or rental of the technical inventory of Downstage

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of theatrical production processes, including a working understanding of the roles of designers, stage managers, and crew. Effective management skills, written and oral communication skills, a flexible approach to working hours, and ability to work under pressure are a must. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, budgeting and problem-solving skills, and be detail-oriented.

Additional skills that are an asset include a class 5 driver’s license, first aid training, technical knowledge of theatrical sound & lighting equipment and practical knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word & Excel. Previous experience as a theatre production manager is an asset but not required.

HOURS & REMUNERATION

The position is for 630 hours at $15/hour for a maximum fee of $9,450. It is expected that the candidate will average 15 hours per week, although hours will significantly increase during our two production periods (January-February and March-April) and be lighter during non-production times.

CONTACT

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence via email to Artistic Director Simon Mallett: [e-mail]. We will acknowledge receipt of your application and will contact all applicants as interviews are scheduled and decisions made.

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