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Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Job Posting

Position: Assistant Production Manager

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager

Status: Full-Time, seasonal, exempt

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is seeking an Assistant Production Manager for the 11-12 season. The APM will assist/ work in concert with the Production Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Production Department as well as assist in leadership and administration of the production department.

Additional duties required by the ideal candidate, include but are not limited to: helping to organize the Safety Committee, and maintain a safe working environment for all Production personnel, assist in job searches for interns within the Production Department, attend all production meetings and take and distribute notes, facilitate communication between area heads and designers, attend technical rehearsals and run production meetings at end of tech. The ideal candidate will also help the PM with writing LOA’s for all Production Staff, weekly IA work assignments, editing production paperwork (production schedules, due dates and deadlines, contact sheets) and inputting designer and staff info into new shared program LIMELIGHT.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, and have excellent communication and problem solving skills, as well as maintain an even temperament in high stress situations. The ideal candidate must be able to multitask and have good organizational skills.

Candidate must be willing to work some nights and weekends.

The position is seasonal, full time, exempt position. BFA in Arts Management or two years of APM experience in regional theatre (preferably LORT or equivalent) required. Position is salaried and includes health benefits. We are interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women and minorities.

Mail, or email: cover letter, resume, and references to Melissa Vartanian, Production Manager, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Attention: APM Search, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202. No calls or faxes, please.

Email: mvartanian@milwaukeerep.com