Associate Production Manager

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

Fort Worth Opera - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

About the position

The Fort Worth Opera Association, Inc. is seeking an Associate Production Manager to assist in the technical implementation of its Mainstage productions and support the Director of Education and Community Engagement for all Children's Opera Theatre (COT) related productions. This position is integral to the pre-residency preparations for personnel and equipment in the months leading up to each production. The Associate Production Manager will be involved in the daily needs of executing and implementing high-quality productions and performances, primarily focusing on main stage seasonal performances and secondarily supporting Children's Opera Theatre, Resident Artists, and fundraising events. The role requires a resourceful collaborator who will work closely with the Production/Stage Manager to manage personnel and equipment needs for current season productions in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner. The Associate Production Manager will also be responsible for warehouse management and maintaining high artistic standards in collaboration with the design and production teams. This position will involve assisting the Production/Stage Manager in all assigned functions, serving as the principal production staff in their absence, and taking on roles such as Assistant Stage Manager or Stage Manager during mainstage productions. Additional responsibilities include preparing and documenting all technical equipment required for upcoming productions, sourcing and contracting rental sets, costumes, props, and other production needs, and managing the warehouse facilities under the supervision of the Production/Stage Manager. The Associate Production Manager will also track inventory and maintain the company’s lighting and audio inventory, attend staff meetings, and manage company-owned vehicles. This position is expected to provide general production and technical support for company events as determined by the Production/Stage Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production/Stage Manager in all functions as assigned.
• Serve as principal production staff in the absence of the Production/Stage Manager.
• Serve as either Assistant Stage Manager or Stage Manager on mainstage productions as assigned.
• Assist with preparing and documenting all technical equipment required for upcoming productions.
• Lead in support of Children's Opera Theater productions directly with the Director of Children's Opera Theater.
• Source, contract and schedule tuning and moving of all rehearsal and performance pianos.
• Assist with contracting rental sets/costumes/props/projection and other production needs such as genie lifts, chain motors, etc.
• Assist with developing crew needs for smaller non-BPH venues.
• Assist with orchestral rehearsal setup, technical rehearsals and performances.
• Manage Warehouse facilities under the supervision of the Production/Stage Manager.
• Track inventory and maintain company lighting and audio inventory.
• Attend Fort Worth Opera Staff meetings and hold regular in-person office hours as determined by Production/Stage Manager.
• Maintain and manage service of company-owned vehicles.
• Provide general production/technical support for company events and activities as determined by the Production/Stage Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in theatre production and management.
• Understanding of set and prop construction and rigging.
• Knowledge of lighting and video projection, sound reinforcement, and costuming.
• Training in safe practices for the theatre environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay flexible and solution-oriented in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to maintain an inventory.
• Skills in reading and interpreting design and build drawings and renderings.
• Willingness to work within rigorous time schedules, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive a 26' box truck.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of building construction.

Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 annually.