Assistant Production Manager (Production)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution • Chautauqua, NY

6d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Chautauqua Institution’s Program Office establishes and leads programmatic vision, building programs, relationships, and partnerships that align with Chautauqua Institution’s Mission and strategic plan.  The Production Department supports the Program Office in planning and facilitating year-round production in all rehearsal, performance, and program venues, focusing on the 9-week summer season. The Assistant Production Manager will assist the Production Manager in overseeing all aspects of Production in the Amphitheater, including managing backstage operations, use and maintenance of production equipment and facilities, and dissemination of information for performances and events. Working with the Amphitheater Production Manager to build and sustain a strong seasonal production team through recruiting, training, and evaluating all Amphitheater production employees. They will work closely in the management of show budgets, contracts, payroll, production estimates, and during events, supervision of employees within the Production crew.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Amphitheatre Production Manager in production and hospitality advances, helping to coordinate labor calls, execute technical riders, and secure rental equipment and production services.
• Assist in maintaining and recording show budgets and production estimates.
• Can act as production representative for all Amphitheater events.
• Work with the Amphitheater Production Manager to onboard and train all seasonal production staff.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager, conduct walkthroughs and serve as a point of contact for events and production personnel on all show-related matters.
• Coordinate with the Amphitheater Production Manager to ensure the building operates safely and efficiently.
• Uphold safe practices and maintain a safe working environment.
• Advise tours, resident companies, speakers, and CHQ departments on all technical matters, the use of stage equipment, safety rules, and labor rules.
• Communicate with appropriate departments to ensure all production facilities remain clean and maintained.
• Assist the Production Manager in scheduling seasonal staff.
• Supervise production staff.
• Manage the maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Provide input on equipment purchases, rentals, repairs, and upgrades.
• Maintain production equipment and inventory to support efficient operation.
• Perform show duties, as needed, to support a performance.
• Stay abreast of best practices and new technology in your field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season.
• Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
• This position offers employer-provided housing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed