Assistant Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Production, the Assistant Production Manager will work on the productions that are presented in the O’Malley Theatre. This position will serve as a key member of CCPA’s Production Team. The position is expected to function independently in an environment conducive to the development of new work with changing priorities and detail-critical deadlines. The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for managing projects from conception through completion with the design and creative teams for each production including making purchases and bringing shows in on budget. In conjunction with the Director of Production, the Assistant Production Managers will take an active role in facilitating communication with the Designers and CCPA leadership. The Assistant Production Managers would also oversee student crews to assist in stage management and crewing the shows.

CCPA is dedicated to building an equitable environment that centers excellence and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION AND DESIGNER COMMUNICATION (75%)

• Collaborate with the design team and other production teams to establish needs and methods for executing the design, construction, and installation of scenery, lights, props, costumes and sound and other technical elements of the productions.
• Maintain clear communication with designers and within the production team to ensure successful integration of a show’s technical elements.
• Attend all design presentations, meetings, rehearsals and run-throughs as designated by the Director of Production.
• Provide supervision of all load-in and work calls during the production process, coordinating activity with other staff.

BUILD & LOAD IN OVERSIGHT (5%)

• Review and revise budget estimates for each production by tracking all relevant information and ensuring these requests match the allocated budget.
• Work with the Director of Production on elements that are outside of the designer’s input for solutions on implementation.

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT (10%)

• Supervise, manage and support the Director and rehearsal process to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment.
• Actively participate in team building, fostering a work environment incorporating the values of CCPA and Roosevelt University.
• Oversee the coordination and troubleshooting of maintenance of all design elements.

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS (10%)

• Ensure all relevant show files are up to date and maintained throughout the season.
• Collaborate with Director of Production to ensure materials are purchased in a timely and resource-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational environment, or a combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist environment that values diversity and centers excellence.
• Strong project management skills that demonstrate the ability to deliver complex, multilateral productions.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), mastery of word, excel, and online collaboration tools.