Production Manager/Technical Directorexpired
Boston College
United States, Massachusetts, Chestnut Hill
Posted on: Apr. 22, 2025
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Description:
Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising technical production for the Theatre Department's five-play season and related events.
The PM reports to the Chair of the Department and supervises scene shop personnel (master carpenter, props master, paint charge, overhire labor, student employees, and Production Lab students) as well as the costume shop supervisor, master electrician, and sound technician. The PM plans and executes the production calendar, manages technical production budgets, and determines the feasibility of all proposed designs and plans in view of available resources (time, space, budget, and personnel). The PM will serve as technical director and oversee the construction of all scenic elements for Department productions. PM will run weekly production meetings, load-in, technical and dress rehearsals, and strike; maintain the Scene Shop, including power tools, supplies, scenery stock, prop inventories, and other equipment; and provide safety training for students and enforce responsible safety procedures.
Requirements
strong skills in the following areas: leadership, communication, time management, budgeting and cost analysis, scheduling, technical drawing (CAD experience needed), supervision, and collaboration. The position requires knowledge of rigging (single purchase and dead-hang), metal working/welding, theatrical engineering, scenic construction, stage carpentry, and stage machinery. Familiarity with electrics and sound/audio equipment is a bonus. The Production Manager must also be well-versed in issues related to workplace safety and prepared to comply with OSHA, MSDS, and local fire codes.
This is a 12-month position, which requires periodic evening and weekend work. The preferred candidate will have an MFA or MA in Technical Directions, Technical Theatre Production, or at least three years of professional experience; familiarity with an undergraduate liberal arts theatre program; and a desire to work with students.
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Massachusetts,
Chestnut Hill
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Italy, TBA
