Production Manager

JOB PURPOSE:  The Production Manager is responsible for managing all production related backstage activities, production and facility maintenance, budgeting; and any alternate venues where Ordway Center programs are presented or produced.  Including all OCPA presentations and produced productions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise the preparation, coordination and operation of all production activities for presentations.
2. Supervise full and part-time production department personnel.
3. Serve as production contact for rental clients of McKnight Theatre, coordinate schedules, equipment and facility usage, offer design assistance and budgeting assistance as needed.  Assist users with contract compliance and other bargaining agreement rules.
4. Create, implement and supervise a preventative maintenance program for all Production departments and Building facilities equipment.
5. In consultation with VP/GM, coordinate all venue enhancements in conjunction with State Bonding Funds and special capital projects. 
6. In consultation with VP/GM, prepare and analyze long-range and current fiscal year capital and operating budgets for Ordway Center production department.
7. Develop and supervise production budgets and schedules for Ordway Center productions.
8. Draft/read blueprints, obtains bids, recommend vendors, and work with shops to manage the design and  fabrication of sets for Ordway Center productions, as well as McKnight Theatre renters as needed, according to blueprints and budget.
9. Serve as Production Manager for Ordway Productions, as well as all outside venues for the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival and Planet Ordway presentations.
10. Serve as liaison between guest directors, designers, technical crews, and theatre management.
11. Oversee working conditions and schedules to insure they are in compliance with unions holding jurisdiction in that area.  Knowledge of I.A.T.S.E., U.S.A., S.S.D.C., A.E.A., and A.F.of M. contracts.
12. Participate in production and facility related union negotiations.
13. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

            - Operation Committee Member
            - Safety Committee Member
            - Risk Management Committee Member

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
Provide work direction for Ordway Center Production Stage Manager, Assistant Production Manager, Technical Supervisor, House Crew and Stage Hands, contract labor such as drivers, design assistants, etc.  Provide production input to designers and directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:  College Degree in technical theatre, stage management, or theatrical design required.  Masters Degree in technical theatre or like course of study highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of 8 years experience in stage management, technical and production management on large-scale first class theatrical and/or touring productions, incl. set load-ins and transfers.

TO APPLY:  Submit cover letter, resume and 3 references to Director of Human Resources, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN  55102, or stop by the "Stage Door" on 5th Street to apply, or fax to (651) 224-1820, or email a Word attachment to: jobs@ordway.org.  Job line:  (651) 282-3110.  Women, people of color and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.  AA/EEO.