Production Manager

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Benefits after 90 days

401K retirement plan after 6 months

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Arts Center is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all production areas and ensure the highest quality work. You will manage budgets, schedules, and staff, coordinating with executive leadership and artistic teams.

Ideal candidates bring theatre/arts experience, 3–5 years in production management, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead under pressure. Some weekend/evening hours may be required and you will engage with community partners and touring artists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theatre or related field.
• Theatre and/or performing arts experience.
• 3–5 years in production management/technical theatre.
• Strong management, interpersonal and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of production, aligning with the Executive Producer/CEO and creative team.
• Facilitate communication across production departments, administration, and guest artists.
• Hire and contract designers for theatrical productions.
• Maintain production schedules including rehearsals and meetings.
• Administer staff, interns, overhire and volunteers.
• Coordinate technical needs of rentals and Presenting Series.
• Supervise loading in/out for presenting artists.
• Verify safety training and safety policy adherence.
• Assist with hiring overhire production staff.
• Create and manage production budgets, deadlines and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with theatre policies and maintain facilities and equipment.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful production management, a willingness to ensure high-quality work in every aspect of production, in addition to excellent budgetary, communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities. Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of all production departments, a wide understanding of construction techniques and stage systems, a positive attitude and creative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of production, while realizing the vision of the Executive Producer/CEO as well as each individual production’s creative team.
• Facilitate communication within and between production departments, administration, artistic staff, and guest artists.
• Hire and contract all designers for theatrical productions.
• Maintain production schedules including shop hours, technical rehearsals, production meetings, and department head meetings.
• Administer staff, interns, overhire and volunteers.
• Coordinate technical needs of rentals and Presenting Series with production departments.
• Supervise presenting artists load ins and outs.
• Verify safety training and safety policy adherence.
• Administer and assist with hiring overhire production staff
• Create and manage production budgets, deadlines and schedules
• Ensure compliance with theatre policies by coordinating schedules, maintaining good working relationships, and maintain all rented facilities and equipment in good working condition.
• Oversee production elements of the Presenting Series, Community Festivals and the rental performances.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Theatre and/or performing arts experience
• 3 – 5 years in production management/technical theatre
• Management, interpersonal and planning skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Ideal Qualifications

• Non profit Experience
• Competency with Microsoft 365

Qualities

• Remains calm in stressful situations
• Ability to be a self-starter and team player
• Adaptability

The Arts Center values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. The Production Manager will be expected to work extended hours during tech and on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at Opening Nights, special events, and/or meetings that may be scheduled beyond the scope of normal hours. Also, this position is involved with the development department in conducting tours of the production areas and as a representative for the Arts Center in the community.

What We Offer

• Health Arts Center/Employee Contributed
• dental and vision insurance
• Benefits after 90 days
• 401K retirement plan after 6 months
• Paid Time Off.