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Manager, Performing Arts ProductionexpiredLong Beach City College
United States, California, Long Beach |
Description:Under general direction, manages, coordinates and provides event production management and support for the District’s Performing Arts Department productions; prepares and maintains an annual calendar of events for the District’s performance facilities; oversees and ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of the District’s performance facilities; supervises staff and students; coordinates the technical support of college dance, theatre arts, and music productions, as well as special events, lectures, forums, student activities and community events in the District’s performance facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Manager, Performing Arts Production is responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all aspects of theater, dance and music department productions in the District’s performance facilities. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution. Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service- oriented work environment which supports achieving District objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment. Plans, manages, oversees and provides technical direction for the District’s theater and dance department productions; provides advice and guidance on theater production elements; oversees and assists in prop construction and costume shop activities. Coordinates individual productions and supervises production meetings, rehearsals, and performances; provides scenery, lighting, audio, staging, rigging and the striking of equipment; manages program scheduling and performance calendars. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the District’s auditorium and Performing Arts budgets; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors production expenditures; implements budget adjustments; tracks requisitions; manages and approves purchase orders. Manages and sponsors Associated Student Body (ASB) production budgets; submits reallocations and writes ASB purchase orders; advises theatre and dance faculty when to consider use of ASB trust accounts for performance expenditures. Schedules and coordinates events and performances in the District’s performance facilities with District departments and staff, outside performing groups, community groups and the public; prepares and maintains annual calendar of events for the District’s performance facilities. Oversees technical and LTE staff and their scheduling; ensures proper coverage by creating weekly schedules for staff covering all daily events and shops; tracks assigned staff vacation and leaves; assesses need for overtime for non-Performing Arts productions. Oversees and ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of the District’s performance facilities; makes recommendations on capital equipment purchases and necessary renovations; ensures proper maintenance and storage of stage equipment, sets, tools and hardware; researches and makes recommendations for vendors; negotiates orders for equipment and supplies as necessary. Manages and oversees student crews, including federal work study students and student assistants; creates and oversees their weekday and weekend work schedules and time sheets. Manages the hiring of production designers, technical staff, and box office staff, including LTEs. Conducts annual performance review for District’s Performing Arts technical staff. Assures compliance with temporary building codes and fire codes; enforces all safety and procedural rules for Performing Arts facilities and staff. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: General operations and activities of a theater or auditorium. Coordination and management of performing arts productions. Methods, equipment and materials used in performing arts productions. Principles, practices and technical requirements of complex stage lighting and sound systems. Proper operation and maintenance of specialized theater production equipment. Stage craft and operation, including rigging, lighting, projection, carpentry, welding, painting and set construction. Principles and practices of stage design and construction. Drafting and plot making. Basic electrical, electronic and mechanical principles applicable to stage equipment. Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work. Principles and practices of effective supervision. Management skills and principles of supervision. Principles and practices of sound business communication. Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer and theatrical technology skills (lighting, sound, projection, motor control). Ability to: Coordinate the daily activities and operations of a college theater. Coordinate, oversee and provide technical direction for performing arts productions. Read, understand and apply plans, plots, drawings, diagrams, blueprints, sketches and other stage directions. Design sets, props and lighting. Construct, paint and finish sets and props. Understand, interpret, apply and explain technical requirements and applicable safety regulations. Operate and maintain a variety of specialized theater production equipment. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials. Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, staff, administrators, faculty, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work. Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in theater arts or a closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in theater production; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working in a lead or supervisory role in theater production is desired. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy. Additional Information PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk or sit; climb and work up to heights of 100 feet; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with District management, staff, administrators, faculty, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee works in a community college theater, and the noise level is frequently loud. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
Application Deadline:
Aug. 31, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
California, Long Beach |
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