Theatrical Production Manager

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health-ins

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Production Manager to oversee HRDC and OFA-supported undergraduate productions. The role manages main and black box stages, mentors students on technical theater, and coordinates spaces, schedules, and resources.

The position requires five years of related experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. It emphasizes collaboration with students, staff, directors, and designers within Harvard’s college theatre

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and five years of related experience.
• Management experience
• Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including evening and weekends

Responsibilities

• Oversee productions and related activities of HRDC and OFA-supported undergraduate productions.
• Coordinate production activities across scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, props, projections and other areas.
• Develop and execute production strategies, schedules and deadlines within artistic standards.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students on design, production planning, and safety.
• Facilitate communication among students, OFA, and program staff to address production needs.
• Supervise daily production operations and coordinate space scheduling and access.
• Manage budgets and purchasing activities for HRDC and OFA-supported productions.
• Train staff and students in safe operation of equipment and production practices.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Production Manager to oversee HRDC and OFA-supported undergraduate productions. The role manages main and black box stages, mentors students on technical theater, and coordinates spaces, schedules, and resources.

The position requires five years of related experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. It emphasizes collaboration with students, staff, directors, and designers within Harvard’s college theatre