Production and Community Manager

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in community theater seeks a full-time Production and Community Manager to oversee logistics, build community relationships, and manage production processes. Ideal candidates will possess at least 3-5 years of experience in theater production and demonstrate a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. This hybrid position requires in-person attendance for performances and meetings, offering a competitive salary with benefits including health expenses support and generous PTO.

Benefits

Health expenses support

Generous PTO and vacation policy

Employer-matched retirement plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in theater production.
• Past experience with stage management.
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Responsibilities

• Manage production calendar and logistics.
• Maintain relationships with community partners.
• Support budgeting for productions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Zoom

Vimeo

Canva

Job description

Who We Are:

Ten Thousand Things (TTT) awakens the creative spirit of audiences and artists by bringing essential and exceptional theater to people from all backgrounds and life experiences. From the classics to musicals and new works, TTT has over 30 years' experience telling stories with clarity, artistry, and urgency. TTT typically tours 3 productions per year in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, bringing roughly half the performances for free to correctional facilities, shelters, elder care facilities, youth support centers, English-language learning centers, and community centers, with the other half performed for the paying general public. These 3 productions are always realized with all the lights on, in the round, with live music, minimal scenery, costumes, and props, and most often in non-theatrical spaces. TTT also produces educational workshops and residencies, connecting the skills of TTT's core artists to the communities we serve.

TTT Core Values:

• Theater is better when everyone is in the audience. Performing for audiences of all life experiences and backgrounds expands imagination and challenges us to create work that is honest, relevant, and representative.

• Artistic excellence drives our work. We combine rigor, skilled artists, and bold, universal stories to create the best work possible.

• Artists are our greatest asset. We value the tremendous talent and commitment of our artists and place them at the center of the work.

• Everyone belongs. We actively work to eliminate barriers to participation and cultivate equitable practices. Whether an audience member, artist, staff member, or volunteer, each person’s unique perspective is essential to the work.

• We choose joy. Challenging work is best met by an environment that allows for laughter, safety, play, and creativity.

Position Summary:

The Production and Community Manager is an integral member of TTT’s small staff, working with all of TTT’s constituents, including but not limited to the board, artist core, production teams, community partners, theatrical unions, and other professional representatives, volunteers, and audiences. The position is responsible for logistical oversight of the TTT season, as well as additional programming. In addition to production and artistic management, this person manages and strengthens relationships with community partners. This person is a connector, a communicator, a problem-solver, an organizer, a manager, a forward thinker, and a team player, and is vital to TTT’s ability to meet its mission.

Key Responsibilities:

PRODUCTION PROCESS

• Work with Artistic Director to develop and manage the season production calendar

• Secure space needs for rehearsals and public performances with established partners

• Support and manage six guest designers and three guest stage managers per season, including budget oversight, design feasibility, and production meetings

• Coordinate with Artistic Director, one guest director, three musicians, and all season actors

• Attend first read-through, dress rehearsals, preview, opening, and closing public performances to support each of the 3 productions, house manager, and other TTT staff

• Support Artistic Director and Director of Marketing with scheduling and compliance for both marketing needs like photography and video, as well as accessible performances, like audio-description, ASL-interpretation, and sensory-friendly performances

• Secure rental van for productions; drive van with TTT scenic and costume elements to each community performance venue

• Arrange lodging for any Greater Minnesota touring

• Facilitate and supervise weekly load-in and weekly load-out for public performance weekends, usually Thursday evening load-in and Sunday afternoon load-out

• Maintain storage space and any TTT inventory and stock resources, including updating stock information for guest designer and musician use

• Participate in negotiation and manage compliance with AEA, SDC, USA, and other theatrical unions as necessary

• With Artistic Director, coordinate annual season auditions, callbacks and incidental audition needs and opportunities

COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

• Collaborate with Artistic Director to identify community partner locations for each production

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing community partners to support their communities and needs, and appropriately match TTT productions with partners

• Communicate with community partners to schedule performance dates and times and ensure clarity about performance details

• Customize and provide site-specific posters and other needed marketing materials

• Maintain partner information sheets, capturing relevant information needed for both actor tour packets and patron communication

• Create and deliver an orientation on tour sites and procedures for the actors, musician, and stage manager of each production

• Follow up with community partners for feedback after performances

• Compile audience attendance statistics and assist in other programming evaluations

ADMINISTRATION and STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT:

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings

• Attend board meetings and board committee or task force meetings as needed

• Work with the board and staff to achieve strategic goals

• Participate in annual staff retreat

• Work with other TTT staff to develop and enact procedures, protocols, and policies that ensure a safe working environment for all.

Reports To: Artistic Director

Working Conditions: This is a full-time, exempt position. Work is hybrid with in-person presence required for some meetings, rehearsals, and performances. Scheduling is flexible with some evenings and weekends required during productions. TTT does not hold office space or permanent rehearsal and performance space.

Desired Qualifications & Attributes:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in theater production

• Past experience with stage management

• Experience working with AEA and/or other union contracting

• Experience using various technologies and software platforms (MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Vimeo, DocuSign, Canva, or other design software)

• Experience managing production budgets $100k+

• Commitment to TTT’s mission and values

• Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

• Cultural competency and ability to work with stakeholders across differences

• Clear communication and organizational skills

Required Qualifications:

• Driver’s license

• Ability to pass background checks to enter schools and correctional facilities

Compensation & Benefits: $52-56k salary, plus $400/month toward health expenses, generous PTO and vacation policy, and employer-matched retirement plan.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter & resume to: [e-mail]

Application Deadline: Open until filled, with priority given to applications received by July 2, 2025

Ideal Start Date: August 4, 2025

Ten Thousand Things is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culture of belonging. We work continually to evolve creatively and cultivate equitable practices, including in our hiring processes. We will consider all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, or disability.

We’d like to acknowledge that Ten Thousand Things Theater, based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, is located on the traditional land of the Dakota People; and we honor the Anishinaabe People of this land as well. We are guided by the original stewards of this land.