Independent Production Manager

The Digital Hub; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Job summary

field:arts is inviting expressions of interest for an Independent Production Manager to join the cohort. This is a professional development opportunity for someone early to mid-career in the Irish arts and cultural sector, offering mentorship and a full-year stipend to develop production management practice.

You will work with the Head of Production and a wider network of producers and artists, with cohort meetings and peer support to build a sustainable year-round practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years’ experience in a production or technical role within the arts sector.
• Desire to expand professional practice in production management.
• Interest in contributing to field:arts as an organisation and its goals.

Job description

Field Arts are currently hiring for an Independent Production Manager to join their team.

About The Role:

field:arts is seeking expressions of interest from production managers to join the field:arts cohort as an Independent Production Manager. This is a professional development opportunity for an individual at an early to mid-career stage; someone already working in a technical or stage management role in the arts and cultural sector who wants to establish themselves in production management.

Through mentorship, training and an annual stipend, field:arts will give the Independent Production Manager time to develop their craft between projects, away from the pressure of short-term engagements, and to build a more sustainable year-round practice. They will be mentored by field:arts Head of Production, Lisa Mahony, and will join a wider network of producers, companies and artists through regular cohort meetings and peer-to-peer support.

We are looking for someone with at least two to three years professional experience in a production or technical role, and a desire to grow their practice in production management. We recognise that not every career path is linear, and we particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in the Irish arts sector, as well as those who have developed their skills and experience through alternative routes into the profession.

The Independent Production Manager will be paid a stipend to help support their professional practice
for one full year. The aim is:

• To give the Independent Production Manager the opportunity to set aside time for upskilling,
  training and professional development
• To recognise their contribution to the wider field:arts cohort of creative producers and artists
• To build a sustainable working practice with a bedrock of support, mentorship and peer leadership

Mentorship and Professional Development:

The Independent Production Manager will receive mentorship from field:arts Head of Production Lisa Mahony in relation to current projects, specific areas of interest and future professional goals.
Additionally, we will provide direct support from field:arts Senior Creative Producers as well as the wider network of Associate Producers, Independent Producers, Companies and Artists.
Peer-to-peer support is built into the fabric of field:arts and the Independent Production Manager will have valuable access to this network. Regular meetings with the field:arts cohort will provide opportunities to build professional networks and engage in cross-industry knowledge sharing.

Note:

The above description gives an overview of ways that the Independent Production Manager will be supported. In addition, the Independent Production Manager will become a key part of the growth and
development of field:arts, and as such will play a part in shaping the support on offer and how field:arts grows into the future. Opportunities for the Independent Production Manager to work on the many and varied projects in which the field:arts cohort of producers and artists are engaged may arise, but this is not compulsory. Such engagements would be separately agreed and paid.

Who We Are Looking For:

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of two to three years’ experience working professionally within the arts sector in a production or technical role, either freelance or within an organisation.
• A desire to expand your professional practice, knowledge and experience in production management.
• A desire to contribute to the wider goals of field:arts as an organisation and its positive influence on the arts sector.

We acknowledge that not all candidates may have a linear career trajectory, and if you have come to your work through non-traditional means and/or unconventional spaces we are keen to hear from you.
field:arts is committed to establishing diverse pathways for emerging practitioners, and to encouraging new engagement with the sector in a way that is responsive to their needs. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who come from communities that are currently underrepresented in the Irish arts landscape across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and socio-economic background, as well as candidates with a disability.

Access Notes:

If you would like any of this information in a different format, please contact us by email on [e-mail] . Also, if you have access requirements for the application process, please email us on [e-mail] and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.

About Field Arts:

field:arts is a cohort of companies, artists and producers. A new creative production supports initiative supported by the Arts Council, this two year pilot establishes an engine-room model for growing, developing and supporting producers, artists and companies in Ireland.

field:arts seeks to cultivate growth, sustainability and ambition across the independent contemporary arts sector in Ireland by prioritising the fundamental relationship between the artist and creative producer.