COFAC Production Manager

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University seeks a Production Manager for COFAC Events to evaluate technical and production requirements, develop plans, priorities, and schedules, and monitor progress through every stage of a production.

You will collaborate with COFAC Events and Operations staff to coordinate scenery construction, load-ins, rehearsals, performances and strikes for all assigned productions, while developing and managing budgets in partnership with producing departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in Production Management, Technical Director, Stage Management or a combination of related professional experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire.
• Demonstrated experience Budget development and management.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with internet and compute software applications (e.g., Microsoft suite).
• Working knowledge of current safety codes and operating procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard production equipment and scenic shop tools.
• Understanding of theatre technology in the areas of lighting, sound, stage rigging, stage machinery, projections, wardrobe, and special effects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical and production requirements for assigned productions and develops plans, priorities, and schedules accordingly.
• Works closely with COFAC Events and Operations staff and departmental production personnel to schedule and coordinate scenery construction, load-ins, painting, rehearsals, performances and strikes for all assigned productions.
• Develops and maintains production budgets in collaboration with producing departments. Reviews and authorizes production-related expenditures, including purchases made by guest artists and craftspeople when appropriate.
• Serves as primary COFAC Liaison between academic departments, Events and Operations and other university units. Maintains effective communication among stakeholders and fosters a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and shared responsibility.
• In collaboration with departments that do have dedicated production faculty or staff, provide guidance and support to students throughout all phases of production including planning, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and strikes.
• Attend and when appropriate, schedules and facilities production meetings involving design teams, directors, artistic staff, and other key personnel to ensure effective communication and project coordination.
• Maintains and oversee production inventories for Stephens Hall and COFAC Events, including equipment, materials, and other production-related resources.
• Working hours will include evenings and weekends on occasion.

Skills

Production management

Budget development

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Safety codes knowledge

Theatre technology understanding

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts related field

Tools

Qlab

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Lightwrite

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluates technical and production requirements for assigned productions and develops plans, priorities, and schedules accordingly. Reviews rehearsal and performance reports and ensures that all production-related notes are addressed in a timely manner. Establishes design and production deadlines and monitors progress throughout the process.

• Works closely with COFAC Events and Operations staff and departmental production personnel to schedule and coordinate scenery construction, load-ins, painting, rehearsals, performances and strikes for all assigned productions.

• Develops and maintains production budgets in collaboration with producing departments. Reviews and authorizes production-related expenditures, including purchases made by guest artists and craftspeople when appropriate. Assists with check requests, procurement card transactions, reimbursements, and other financial processes related to production activities.

• Serves as primary COFAC Liaison between academic departments, Events and Operations and other university units. Maintains effective communication among stakeholders and fosters a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and shared responsibility.

• In collaboration with departments that do have dedicated production faculty or staff, provide guidance and support to students throughout all phases of production including planning, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and strikes.

• Attend and when appropriate, schedules and facilities production meetings involving design teams, directors, artistic staff, and other key personnel to ensure effective communication and project coordination.

• Maintains and oversee production inventories for Stephens Hall and COFAC Events, including equipment, materials, and other production-related resources.

The working hours for this position will include evenings and weekends on an occasional basis.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts related field.

• Two years of relevant experience in Production Management, Technical Director, Stage Management or a combination of related professional experience

• Possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire.

• Demonstrated experience Budget development and management.

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with internet and compute software applications (e.g., Microsoft suite).

• Working knowledge of current safety codes and operating procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard production equipment and scenic shop tools.

• Understanding of theatre technology in the areas of lighting, sound, stage rigging, stage machinery, projections, wardrobe, and special effects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education setting.

• Experience with A-Frame ladders and heights.

• Proficient in Qlab, vectorworks, autocad, lightwrite.

• Demonstrate experience in a combination of performance types i.e., dance and opera.

Organization: Academic Affairs Division

Primary Location: Main Campus

Job Posting: Oct 19, 2026