J-O-B Production Coordinator

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, a national center for the production, presentation, development, and study of the American Theater, located in Washington, DC is accepting applications for the position of Production Coordinator to assist the General/Production Manager and Associate Production Manager to meet the production and operational needs of the organization.  The position requires significant evening and weekend work.  Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills are necessary for this position. 

Responsibilities include:

• Assist Associate Production Manager in liaising for the Production Department with Special Events, Community Engagement, Artistic Development, Operations and other departments as needed for all activities requiring Production support; coordinate Production deliverables and staffing as necessary
• Serve as Stage Manager and/or Production Coordinator for events and supplemental activities in theaters and outside spaces as necessary
• Assist in the scheduling, budgeting and delivery of production space and resources
• Serve as liaison between the Production Department Heads, Production Management, and the Business Office to receive, code, track and submit all Production invoices for payment; submit payroll for hourly Production employees
• Provide regular expense updates to Production Management and Production Department Heads
• Work with Production Department Heads as necessary for overhire needs and to maintain the Production overhire list

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Ability to support the needs of a wide variety of performance aesthetics and technical operations

·         Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals

·         Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

·         Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team setting

MINIMUM/CORE REQUIREMENTS: 

·         Demonstrated knowledge and experience of all aspects relating to theatrical production

·         Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds

·         Evening and weekend work required

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

·         Valid driver’s license

Benefits include vacation, medical and dental insurance, and life insurance/long term disability coverage upon eligibility.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and references to Jasmine Jackson, Human Resources Associate, Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC  20024.  Fax to 202-488-4056 or e-mail to jobs@arenastage.org. No calls please. Arena Stage values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.