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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

J-O-B APM


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is now accepting applications for the year-around, full time position of Assistant Production Manager. This position is supervised by the Production Manager. The offer includes a salary and generous benefits package.

Required Skills:
        excellent written and verbal communication skills
        excellent organizational skills and familiarity with standard office procedures
        excellent computer skills including MS word, excel, outlook & calendar creator
        general knowledge of theatre procedures and practices, especially in the production department
        ability to coordinate multiple projects at once
        valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
       
Responsibilities:
        assist with the development of the company-wide season calendar
        coordinate for distribution company calendar with all scheduled events and productions
        execute union and non-union designer contracts
        execute all additional guest artist contracts
        attend production meetings
        attend technical rehearsals
        coordinate distribution of all designer drawings, scripts, and other materials
        arrange archival videotaping of shows
        organize office inventory for distribution to stage managers and other staff
        coordinate maintenance, upkeep and usage of company vehicles
        solicit biographies from designers for program
       
        coordinate all departmental expenditures; purchase orders, credit cards, petty cash, and accounts
        process all production payments
        coordinate and maintain production office and stage management petty cash
        coordinate and track all departmental materials orders
        coordinate and maintain all departmental records; expenses, staff absences, show budgets, etc.

        supervision of production management apprentices and interns
        coordinate the interviews and hiring all stage management interns
        coordinate and maintain all contact information for visiting actors, directors, designers, staff
        maintain emergency contact information for all production staff
        distribute contact information as required
        assist with orientation of new employees and interns as required
        serve as production department liaison to other departments of the theatre as required
        assist with the planning and coordination of multiple outside and staff events

        Additional duties as required. Mostly a willingness to work in concert with the production manager to
        keep the department running smoothly.

Attributes:
        sense of humor
        discretion
        patience
        willingness to learn
        open to change
        an eye for innovation and efficiencies
        passion for the arts
       
Please send your resume, letter of interest and three current references to Al Franklin, production manager, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 758 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610 or send via email to afranklin@steppenwolf.org  No phone calls, please. STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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