PRODUCTION MANAGER

City of Amarillo•New York, NY

4d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Production Manager performs administrative and supervisory work directing use of the Civic Center Production Department and its equipment at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, including the Amarillo Civic Center and the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. The position supervises a small permanent staff and a large staff of 50 or more part-time and contract employees, and is responsible for hiring and training production crew, purchasing and maintaining equipment, payroll, and assisting Civic Center management with event development. The manager coordinates with clients and event production personnel, oversees technical services for concerts, theatrical events, and other events, and may serve as production manager, technical director, and designer. The position also manages the department budget, equipment inventory, records and databases, and safety inspections. The role reports to the Assistant Civic Center Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of professional experience in a theatrical production role.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Extensive knowledge of theatrical and concert production, lighting design, stage management, electricity, professional audio, and trades involved in staging shows, meetings, banquets, and exhibitions.
Ability to plan, delegate, organize, and supervise the work of others.
Considerable knowledge of supervisory and management principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including fax machines, copiers, and multi-line phone systems.
Working knowledge of and ability to use forklifts, scissor lifts, aerial man lifts, various hand tools, theatrical fly rail systems, and production technical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a production-related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Access databases.

Responsibilities

Supervise the use of the Civic Center Complex, including the Amarillo Civic Center and the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
Contact clients to discuss and arrange setups, equipment use, and outside contractors; advise clients on building technical specifications, production crew requirements, and safe operation of Civic Center equipment.
Advance concerts and theatrical events with event production personnel.
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise an adequate number of qualified production technicians.
Prepare production technical services invoices.
Prepare bi-weekly payroll for part-time staff and submit it to the payroll clerk.
Maintain a hands-on role at concerts, theatrical events, and other events that use production equipment or staff.
Prepare specifications, purchase, and maintain technical equipment, including sound and lighting equipment.
Complete safety inspections in accordance with building policy, City codes, Fire codes, and state and federal laws.
Act as Production Manager, technical director, and designer for Amarillo Civic Center Complex events.
Maintain work logs, conduct research, and prepare requested reports.
Recommend equipment needs to improve client services to Civic Center management.
Develop and maintain an inventory system for production equipment, including lighting, sound, staging, hand tools, and ice maintenance equipment.
Develop and maintain an Access Database integrating client and crew contact information, event production elements, crew calls and timesheets, client invoices, and equipment inventory.
Hire, train, and supervise Assistant Production Managers.
Recruit and train part-time stagehands.
Delegate tasks to Assistant Production Managers and crew leads when possible, and provide support and follow-up.
Make recommendations that affect the budget and manage the departmental budget.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.