Theatre Production & Events Coordinator

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking a Production Coordinator for the School of Film and Acting to support live theater productions, music events, student performances and other university activities.

You will mentor student stage managers, manage budgets, book venues, coordinate transportation, and supervise load-ins for Mondanaro Theatre, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Trustees Theater, and site-specific events. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theater management, film production, stage management, technical direction, or related field.
• At least three years of professional experience as stage manager, film assistant director, company manager, house manager, or technical director.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies and software.
• Proven track record building and maintaining budgets and related systems.
• Experience with leading and training students in stage management.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support during production season for live theater, music events, student performances, and university activities.
• Mentor student stage managers for auditions, rehearsals, and performances; act as production manager when needed.
• Serve as head bookkeeper and budget manager for productions and related expenditures.
• Oversee house management duties for Mondanaro Theatre, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Trustees Theater, classrooms and site-specific events.
• Handle off-site performances and coordinate equipment transportation and supervise load-ins.
• Book and manage contracts with guest artists and laborers, including travel and housing arrangements.
• Develop, maintain, and use departmental student contact lists; schedule all venues for rehearsals and performances.
• Assemble a master calendar and coordinate with university-wide calendars.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Budgeting

Contracting

Student mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in theater management/production/stage management or related field

Job description

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking a Production Coordinator for the School of Film and Acting to support live theater productions, music events, student performances and other university activities.

You will mentor student stage managers, manage budgets, book venues, coordinate transportation, and supervise load-ins for Mondanaro Theatre, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Trustees Theater, and site-specific events. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.