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HERE, the downtown performing arts center that supports the work of resident artists through commissions, developmental activities, fully produced works, and subsidized performance and rehearsal space, seeks a Production Manager with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in a theatre context, for a full-time, year-round position. The Production Manager is responsible for the technical and production activities at HERE, including Resident Artist works in progress, festival workshops, and productions; presentations of the work of visiting artists; gallery exhibitions of visual artists; and oversight of/assistance to the curated rentals. The Production Manager reports to the Artistic and Producing Directors, and works closely with General Manager (GM) and Technical Director (TD).   The Production Manager is also responsible for HERE’s entire physical plant – including offices, cafes, restrooms, etc. The Production Manager should have a full understanding of technical systems, and strong managerial and administrative capabilities. This position also participates in and provides insight into achieving HERE’s overall vision and mission; this is a key management role at HERE, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of productions from the ground-up.

·         With the TD, works with Resident Artists and their creative teams to plan, budget, and technically manage and schedule their shows – work-in-progress, festival workshop, and full production; communicates individual production parameters and specific assumptions to the artistic staffs of each production and festival artists; works closely with GM on show budgeting.  Reports to Producing Director, Artistic Director and General Manager on production progress, challenges, and needs.

·         Working with TD, works with show designers to purchase, rent, or acquire scenic, lighting, video, and sound elements for HERE in-house productions and presentations.  With TD, creates Load-in and Tech schedules and planning with designers and Resident Artists.

Schedules and hires, with TD, all production personnel including temporary labor and interns; directs supervision of stage management, subcontracted technical staff, board operators, and production assistants.  Monitors show and facilities overhire budgets; compiles and submits payroll for department.

In conjunction with the TD, schedules and meets with outside curated rentals, visual artists, and visiting artists 2-6 weeks prior to load-in; works with TD on supervision of load-ins and strikes to ensure that these artists and companies have what they need and the space is properly restored after strikes.  Coordinates and manages equipment rental requests from curated rentals; provides GM with rental equipment invoices/totals.

Plans, manages, and enters into organization calendar the schedules for both theatre spaces, the art gallery, and the rehearsal space; identifies space for techs, rehearsals, and performances for Resident Artists’ works in progress, festivals, and full productions; handles all requests for use of rehearsal spaces, works with GM on rehearsal billing (when applicable).

Oversees art gallery and manages and schedules installation of HEREart shows.

Conducts ongoing evaluations of production department systems, organization, policies, and procedures; tracks, inventories, and recommends upgrades for HERE’s substantial equipment.

Oversees facility needs with GM; organizes and maintains performance spaces, rehearsal space, tech closet, and storage spaces with TD; manages building and repair projects as needed; supports TD on staffing for annual maintenance; works with and supervises TD on facility systems - doors, locks, plumbing, alarm, etc.; researches, engages, and oversees, as needed, outside contractors for facility system needs.

Schedules, for Production Manager, TD and occasional overhire technical staff, evening/day hours during productions to oversee facility, act as a fire-guard, and respond to any time-sensitive needs.  Ensures shows remain on schedule, and facility is ready for the public. 

Applicants should possess an all-around knowledge of technical theatre and industry standards, public assembly fire codes, and with a general knowledge of lighting, audio, and video systems. Applicants should have computer proficiency in MSOffice, and familiarity with all major theatre technical software programs. Position to begin mid-August.

Please send resume and cover letter to Production Manager Search; jobs@here.org