Production Manager

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Harris Theater - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Production Manager at Harris Theater is a full-time role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production management of resident company and rental productions. This position works closely with various departments to ensure the success of performances and events, serving as the primary point of contact for production-related decisions. The role requires a commitment to the theater's mission of connecting diverse audiences with outstanding artists, and involves working nights, weekends, and holidays based on the performance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact and the venue's production on-site decision maker for rental client and resident company shows.
• Coordinate and participate in Front of House & Production Meetings for all renters and resident company productions.
• Maintain detailed and organized advancement notes for Production Department Heads and other Harris Theater Staff.
• Support the Director of Production in budget tracking for the Production Department.
• Work with lighting, backline, and audio-visual vendors to rent, quote, and purchase production related materials and equipment.
• Track needs for I.A.T.S.E. Local labor calls for wardrobe, stagehands, and projectionists.
• Perform production management and/or stage management duties for performances and events based on the needs of the programming and/or renter(s).
• Support Director of Production in creating proposals for production related capital improvement projects.
• Understand the inner workings of the audio, lighting, rigging, and video technologies throughout the theater.
• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in production related rooms throughout venue.

Requirements

• Experience or demonstrated interest in production and technical theater, I.A.T.S.E. venues and building labor calls, stage management, event management, and/or artist and company management.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills to navigate a variety of artists, renters, and users of the venue and relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) on a PC and Mac, advanced skills in using and creating spreadsheets and Internet collaboration tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and production riders.

Nice-to-haves

• A love of learning and a curious attitude.
• Comfortable acting without requiring prompting and direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere with a variety of teams and artists with diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 per year plus benefits package.