Production Manager at Muhlenberg College in Trexler Pavilion

Job description

The Position: Production Manager Job Summary: Reporting to the Chair for Theatre & Dance, the Production Manager supports an active student-centered production season in Theatre & Dance within the context of a liberal arts curriculum. While all candidates with Arts Administration and Production Management experience are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to candidates who can mentor student Stage Managers. Should the successful candidate wish to pursue this opportunity, they may elect to also teach Stage Management courses as an adjunct (paid above the PM salary). This is a dynamic, collaborative role central to the artistic success of the Theatre & Dance Department. Characteristic Responsibilities: Communication: Serve as the communication, logistics and financial manager of the production process for all Theatre & Dance productions. Contribute to Theatre & Dance Season Selection, including checking on rights and evaluating production elements and budgets. Lead production meetings. Coordinate/liaise with theatre and dance student organizations. Season Planning and Production Management: Forecast and manage the annual production budgets. Create annual schedule of productions and confirm design deadlines. Proactively anticipate safety issues/concerns and implement training and safety plans in coordination with the shop heads. Monitor and track deadlines across productions. Help oversee Production facilities , including the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and Dance, Studio 22. People Management: Provide effective leadership, direction, and support to Theatre & Dance production staff. This includes: Recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and training of employees. Setting clear expectations. Providing regular feedback and addressing performance concerns. Supporting employee development. Ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment. Providing operational oversight to include approving and monitoring employee time, attendance, schedules, leave requests, and other employment-related documentation as applicable. Maintaining appropriate communication with employees, Human Resources, and leadership on matters related to staffing, performance, workplace conduct, and other employment-related issues. Supervise the production staff and liaise with guest directors, choreographers and designers. Mentor and oversee student stage managers. May perform other duties as assigned. Muhlenberg offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes generous paid holidays, including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day; 22 vacation days per year; sick leave; eight weeks of paid parental leave; Life Sports Center membership; undergraduate and graduate tuition opportunities; medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and retirement benefits. Eligibility requirements and waiting periods may apply. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution, Muhlenberg is also a qualifying employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance