Production Coordinator

San Francisco Conservatory of Music; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Personal days and holidays

Health insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

San Francisco Conservatory of Music seeks a Production Coordinator to join the Production team. The role supports events across both SFCM buildings, coordinating with the Director of Production and Production Manager. It serves as the lead liaison for the Pre-College program and other assigned events.

Responsibilities include advancing logistics, executing stage changes and lighting, and ensuring policy compliance. The position requires working Tue–Sat, evenings, and the ability to lift 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and solve problems.
• Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday and some evenings.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and perform light physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Production in advancing event logistics and setup.
• Lead logistics for events such as stage changes and lighting under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with workplace and event policies.
• Maintain smooth communication with event staff, performers, and stakeholders.
• Serve as event production lead in rotation with others.
• Coordinate production needs during Saturday Pre-College activities.
• Assist the House Manager with crowd control as needed.
• Work 1-2 evening events per week, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Team and solo work

Job description

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music seeks a Production Coordinator to join the Production team. Along with the Director of Production and the Production Manager, the Production Coordinator will assist in the management of all recitals, concerts, masterclasses and events across both SFCM buildings - the Ann Getty Center for Education and the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts.

Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Coordinator will act as lead Production representative for the Pre-College program, as well as any other event(s) to which they are assigned, and will be the main liaison between SFCM’s event team and the artists and organizers of the event.

Job Duties

• Assist the Director of Production in advancing event logistics and set-up needs
• Under the supervision of the Director of Production, implement and lead all logistics for an event such as executing stage changes and operating lighting, acoustic panels
• Ensure compliance with workplace and event policies
• Maintain efficient and effective communication with event staff, performers, and other stakeholders to ensure an event runs smoothly
• Serve as event production lead in rotation with Director of Production & Production Manager
• Works closely with the Pre-College & Continuing Education team to coordinate all production needs during Saturday Pre-College activities
• Assist the House Manager with crowd control as needed
• Work 1-2 evening events per week, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday
• Able to work weekday evenings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and problem solving skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in working with guest artists
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think independently and problem solve. You will be working alone and in teams.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be comfortable with physical labor

Salary and Beneifts

This is a full-time hourly nonexempt position. Based on a 35-hour workweek, the incumbent's starting base annual earnings are between $55,000 and $63,000, depending on experience. Employee benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; health, long-term disability, and life insurance; and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan.

SFCM seeks employees who bring both the qualifications needed for the position and a genuine interest in the Conservatory’s mission.

About Us

SFCM’s mission is to transform our students: artistically, intellectually, professionally and individually. Through the study of music at the highest level, our students learn to seek achievement in every endeavor, to convert challenges into opportunities, to understand the nature of excellence, and to pursue their dreams with vigor and determination. We believe that inspiring the imagination, cultivating the artist, honing the intellect, and developing the professional are the keys to launching innovative graduates who excel in any field. SFCM is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. SFCM will not discriminate against applicants for employment and employees because of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state and local laws.