Production Manager

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A major University is seeking a Production Manager to lead its Theatre Department. The successful candidate will oversee productions, coordinate budgets, and ensure efficient operations within a creative and collaborative environment. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of five years of professional experience in theatre production, along with strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional theatre production experience.
• Excellent communicator with ability to instruct and supervise.
• Relevant software knowledge required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee VTD production department and execute operational plans.
• Manage budgets and production schedules.
• Supervise technical rehearsals and production personnel.

Connaissances

Theatrical production practices

Communication

Team supervision

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

M/S Office Suite

Description du poste

Production Manager

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20254326S Position Title: Production Manager Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 146-Theatre Position Summary: The Production Manager works directly with Villanova Theatre Department’s ( VTD ) Artistic Director and Chair to directly oversee VTD’s production department and direct and execute VTD’s operational and strategic plan. This individual collaborates closely with the Business Manager and Company Manager, maintaining cross-organizational/cross-functional relationships as well as ongoing affiliations with area professional and academic theatres to accomplish production goals and project manage all VTD productions.


Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly oversee VTD production department; author, direct, and execute VTD’s operational and strategic production plan; implement VTD’s artistic and pedagogical vision and direction for productions and studio work.
• Ensure efficient, professional, and safe operations of VTD productions; calendar/maintain production dates; budget, forecast, and administer production budgets; coordinate VTD booking requests for Mullen Center rehearsal and performance spaces; negotiate overhire contracts.
• Supervise directly: Technical Director, Costume Shop Manager, Production Designers, Stage Management Consultant (or professional stage manager), Production Consultants, Props Coordinator/Artisan, Graduate Scholar(s) assisting Production.
• Supervise indirectly: Directors, Assistant Technical Director, Cutter/Draper, Scenic Charge, Production Build Staff, Production Technicians, Music Director (and Musicians).
• Facilitate production design meetings and deadline adherence; resolve director and running crew challenges/conflicts.
• Supervise technical rehearsals, previews, and openings; orient all cast/production personnel at first rehearsals.
• Assist as necessary and as assigned to support VUTO events in coordination with the Company Manager.
• Author/Assist in the writing and revising of theatre documents (e.g., VTD production handbooks, guest artist guidelines, designer/over-hire contracts, etc.)
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Job Specific Knowledge

• Theatrical production practices and procedures including relevant software and technical knowledge.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5+ years professional theatre production experience.
• Ongoing affiliations with area professional theatres are beneficial to VTD .
• Must ensure efficient, professional, and safe operations of VTD productions; calendar/maintain production dates; budget, forecast, and administer production budgets.
• Must be an excellent communicator with an ability to instruct and supervise creative personnel, and production staff members.
• M/S Office Suite, Standard Theatrical Scenery, Costume, Light, and Sound Equipment Practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 04/01/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience Salary Band: 16 Job Classification: exempt

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