Dance Production Manager

Loyola Marymount University•Westchester, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chair of Dance, the Dance Production Manager will lead all production activity for the LMU Dance Department. This role centers on producing 7+ annual dance productions, managing crew and schedules, and executing promotional campaigns to elevate the visibility, identity, and engagement for LMU Dance. This is a full-time (10-month) staff position housed within the LMU Dance Department. The selected candidate is expected to maintain an ongoing in-person presence during department hours to address ad hoc production and technical needs. They will also be required to attend all weekly faculty/staff meetings and be present in person at all dance department performances, rehearsals, and events throughout the academic year to facilitate manage production.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management, Dance/ Theatre/ Business Management, a related field or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience producing multi‑event performing arts seasons in dance.
Expertise in both production logistics and social media marketing communication strategies.
Excellent scheduling, budget management, and organizational skills.
Strong collaborative mindset, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, reflecting LMU’s commitment to community, creativity, and service.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Canva, E-mail marketing or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

Videography, photography, and/or projection/video editing
Proficiency with QLab and/or audio equipment and sound engineering
Costume design and sewing.
Previous experience working with student organizations, academic departments, or educational institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end production of all dance season performances and tours, overseeing all technical and design elements including oversight of sound and wardrobe.
Coordinate and maintain the production calendar—including tech weeks, dress rehearsals, load‑in and performance dates.
Manage production documentation, ticket and merchandise sales, music, and all logistics related to live performance execution.
Work with the Chair on pre-production and planning for the AY ahead.
Supervise student assistants to support the seamless execution of all dance productions.
Oversee the Costume Coordinator to ensure an efficient costume fitting and design process.
Develop and implement a year‑round planning calendar for presenting departmental performances and events, including featured department programming and guest artists.
Collaborate with LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts Associate Director for Academic Communications to: Conceptualize and execute promotional campaigns across digital, print, social media, and campus channels.
Produce marketing collateral: posters, program content, social media posts, newsletters, and event listings.
Coordinate outreach for ticketing, community partnerships, and cross campus collaboration to promote performances effectively.