Music Performance Production Manager

Haverford College

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Music Performance Production Manager coordinates all aspects of performance activities and serves as the primary logistical and technical leader for all event productions for the Haverford College Department of Music.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Five years of experience in arts administration, arts management, or other related experience
• Familiarity with software for advertising, online ticketing, scheduling, program preparation, and budget management
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent planning skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with other campus departments, including Administrative Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management, and Student Life
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

Nice To Haves

• Experience with musical studies in higher education
• Experience in arts management in an educational setting
• Familiarity with music production
• Desire to engage with and support student musicians through departmental programs

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with artists sponsored by Department of Music (15%)
• Negotiate and book for Performing Artists Series
• Manage the Department of Music’s performance and facilities budget
• Prepare and disseminate promotional materials
• Handle publicity for events sponsored by the Department of Music (15%)
• Prepare posters, social media, press releases, advertisements, and web resources
• Handle production aspects of concerts involving Department of Music ensembles (15%)
• Set up the stage
• Prepare program
• Hire and supervise student workers (15%)
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees to provide concert event support (stage crew, box office, ushers, social media, poster distribution) and to archive concert recordings
• Launch and maintain presence at events (10%)
• Be present from before curtain time until the facility is closed after the event to attend to the needs of performers and the audience, and to provide staff presence in case of emergency situations
• Work cooperatively with other campus departments (15%)
• Work closely with other campus departments to schedule and maintain shared spaces, and to produce seasonal events with off-campus organizations
• Oversee lighting and sound maintenance in Marshall Auditorium
• Coordinate use with other departments and offices
• Maintain backstage storage areas
• Schedule and oversee maintenance for Department of Music instruments (15%)
• Maintain a comprehensive tuning and service schedule
• Respond to requests for regular maintenance

Benefits

• possible work-from-home opportunities
• automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required)
• a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility
• 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off)
• affordable medical plans
• Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan)
• a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level