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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.