Director, Emerald City Operations and Productions

The School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts • Seattle, WA

413d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Director of Emerald City Operations and Productions is responsible for overseeing daily operations at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, managing facilities maintenance, and acting as a liaison for external stakeholders. This role also includes directing all aspects of shows and productions, including budgeting, scheduling, and staff management, ensuring a seamless integration of operations and production activities.

Requirements

• Strong experiential knowledge base and/or education in technical theater and event planning.
• Knowledge of general circus arts.
• 5+ years of experience in project or team management.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to foster a creative and open-minded work environment.
• Willingness to celebrate team successes and work independently when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related position reflecting a candidate likely to hit the ground running.
• Consideration for candidates with non-traditional paths of experience and learning.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of Emerald City Trapeze Arts, focusing on facilities needs and maintenance requests.
• Act as a point person for outside stakeholders, including landlords and safety inspectors.
• Supervise front desk and class operations to ensure positive student services and resolve employee issues.
• Direct operational functions for planning, scheduling, and executing rentals and parties, collaborating across departments.
• Oversee calendar and scheduling for space use to maximize efficiency and avoid conflicts.
• Create a positive working atmosphere while maintaining accountability among staff.
• Communicate policy changes to staff as needed.
• Model and support the Mission and Values of Emerald City Trapeze, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Participate in discussions around programming for efficient space use and success.
• Manage production schedules, standards, policies, and expectations for efficient facility use during productions.
• Create financial plans, track accounting, and deliver reports to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Hire and manage all production and event-related staff.
• Collaborate with program managers to integrate production and program operations.
• Provide input for production-related programming and oversee technical aspects of assigned projects.
• Manage administrative systems such as annual budgeting and capital expenditure planning for the Production Department.
• Sit on co-production panel to select Co-Production Partners.

Benefits

• Free access to circus classes.
• Free and/or discounted circus classes for immediate family.
• Free use of the gym for training and fitness.

What This Job Offers

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