Shakespeare In the Parks Production Manager

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Largo (MD); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission's Arts and Cultural Heritage Division seeks a Production Manager to oversee logistics, operations, and admin aspects of productions and touring performances. You will liaise between artistic and production teams to ensure rehearsals, technical needs, staffing, equipment, and supplies are organized and executed efficiently.

Responsibilities include procuring approved supplies, coordinating crew schedules, supporting during rehearsals,

Formación

• 2+ years of production, event, or stage management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during rehearsal and summer tour period.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate production schedules and staffing for rehearsals, performances, and tours.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement of production supplies and materials.
• Manage production equipment, inventory, and logistics, including load-ins/load-outs.
• Communicate schedules and technical needs to production staff and stakeholders.
• Support safe and efficient execution of rehearsals, performances, and touring activities.

Conocimientos

Organization

Communication

Driver's license

Evenings & weekends

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is seeking a ProductionManagerto oversee and coordinate the logistical, operational, and administrative aspects of productions and touring performances. The Production Manager serves as a key liaison between artistic and production teams, ensuring that rehearsals, technical needs, staffing, equipment, and supplies are organized and executed efficiently. This role supports the successful delivery of performances by managing production resources, coordinating schedules, maintaining inventory, and addressing day-to-day operational needs throughout the production process.

• Assist with purchasing and procurement of approved production supplies and materials.
• Collaborate with Technical Director to schedule and coordinate production crew assignments for technical rehearsals, performances, and tour dates.
• Serve as the primary production representative during rehearsals, providing operational support and coordination.
• Order and arrange for refreshments and hospitality needs for rehearsals and production activities.
• Maintain accurate records of production equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Coordinate equipment transportation, storage, load-ins, load-outs, and other production logistics.
• Communicate production schedules, updates, and technical needs to production staff and stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts, equipment issues, and other operational or logistical challenges.
• Support the Production Team in ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful execution of all rehearsals, performances, and tour activities.

Required

• 2+ years of production, event, or stage management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during rehearsal and summer tour period.

Preferred

• Experience in theatre, or performing arts productions.
• Knowledge of technical theatre operations.
• Familiarity with purchasing, inventory management, and production logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of production management and event logistics.
• Ability to coordinate schedules, personnel, and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• Schedule is based on rehearsal, performance, summer tour, and production planning needs.
• Average of 20–30 hours per week during the summer touring season.
• Hours outside of touring periods are required to support production preparation, purchasing, logistics coordination, and planning meetings.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and other hours as required by the rehearsal and tour schedule.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.