Theatre Production Operations Coordinator (11-Month)

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, seeks a Production Operations Coordinator to work with the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Prior Performing Arts Center to ensure smooth execution of production work. The role includes some evening and weekend work and an 11-month schedule.

This exempt, benefits-eligible position reports to the Chair and supports space, staff, and guest designers for non-mainstage productions and student performances.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in theatrical production.
• Fluency with Google Suite.
• Flexibility to work professionally with faculty and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Running Production Meetings.
• Creating Production & Technical Calendars.
• Creating and Maintaining Space Calendars for all Department needs.
• Coordinating inter-departmental projects, including but not limited to, space availability and staffing needs.
• Overseeing technical and dress rehearsals.
• Coaching Student Stage Managers & Run Crews.
• Coordinating Schedules for Production Run Crews.
• Coordinating with Department of Theatre & Dance faculty for technical needs in the Prior Performing Arts Center for non-mainstage production needs and student organization performances.
• Coordinating with Prior Staff for needs in the Theatre & Dance Department's studio, classroom and storage spaces across campus.
• Overseeing the operational needs of the Theatre & Dance Department's studio, classroom and storage spaces across campus.
• Coordinating the needs of guest designers' work within the Department.
• Coordinating Props & Furniture needs for rehearsals and performances of all department productions and final projects.
• Ensuring adequate support materials are available at all department events including rehearsals, such as tables, First Aid Kits, Stage Management Kits and other operational needs.

Skills

Theatrical production

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, seeks a Production Operations Coordinator to work with the Department of Theatre & Dance and the Prior Performing Arts Center to ensure smooth execution of production work. The role includes some evening and weekend work and an 11-month schedule.

This exempt, benefits-eligible position reports to the Chair and supports space, staff, and guest designers for non-mainstage productions and student performances.