Lead Production & Education Coordinator, Performing Arts

Washington Pavilion; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Free Washington Pavilion membership

Ticket discounts

Branded apparel

Employee events

Job summary

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our Performances and Events team. This role supports Spotlight Theatre Company productions and our arts education programming through technical theatre leadership, coordination, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Performing Arts, 2–4 years in performing arts education, and experience with live sound, lighting, and scenic elements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Performing Arts, or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of performing arts education experience preferred.
• Experience with teaching, directing, curriculum development, or youth programming preferred.
• Live audio, lighting, and technical theatre experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee technical and production elements for education productions and activities.
• Manage audio, lighting, scenic, and other production components.
• Support rehearsals, performances, load-ins, load-outs, and show calls as needed.
• Assist with technical theatre design and implementation for local/regional partners when possible.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate performing arts education programs and activities.
• Serve as lead instructor, director, or designer for select programs and productions.
• Recruit, training, supervising, and supporting teachers, directors, volunteers, interns, and facilitators.
• Inspire and engage youth through positive leadership and creative instruction.
• Coordinate events, performances, and rehearsals with Pavilion departments.
• Collaborate on cross-departmental projects and community partnerships.
• Act as liaison to local, regional, and national performing arts communities.
• Support program assessment and feedback collection to strengthen programming.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Microsoft 365

Evenings/weekends

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Performing Arts

2–4 years performing arts education experience

Live audio/lighting/tech theatre experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our Performances and Events team. This role supports Spotlight Theatre Company productions and our arts education programming through technical theatre leadership, coordination, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Performing Arts, 2–4 years in performing arts education, and experience with live sound, lighting, and scenic elements.