Chief of Stage Production & Operations

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc.

Santa Barbara (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan
403(b) with 20% employer match
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Sick time

Job summary

The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara seeks a strategic Vice President of Stage Production & Operations to lead Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality and Building Operations, ensuring performances and events are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high standards.

This executive will guide labor relations, budgets, asset planning, and risk management, partnering with the COO and CEO on workforce planning, capital needs, and donor reporting, while supporting resident companies and touring

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in live performance, theatre production, or venue operations
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary operational teams
  • Strong financial and risk management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality and Building Operations.
  • Oversee labor relations, budgeting, asset planning and risk management.
  • Partner with COO/CEO on strategic priorities, capital planning and donor reporting.

Skills

Executive leadership
Labor relations
Budgeting
Operations management
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre/Arts Administration or related

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara seeks a strategic Vice President of Stage Production & Operations to lead Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality and Building Operations, ensuring performances and events are delivered safely, efficiently, and to high standards.

This executive will guide labor relations, budgets, asset planning, and risk management, partnering with the COO and CEO on workforce planning, capital needs, and donor reporting, while supporting resident companies and touring

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