Theatre Production Manager- 10 Months

Loyola University

4d•$59,440 - $74,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage the day-to-day operations of the McManus and Black Box Theatres and scene shop. Responsible for overseeing and implementing all technical elements for the Theater Program faculty- and guest-directed productions each year. Assist in implementing designs for student-directed productions each year. Train, organize, and oversee student work study employees, additional student work crew, and Assistant Theater Manager. Provide event support, planning and logistics for Visual & Performing Arts Department events. Consult with Theatre Program faculty on Program priorities, practices and learning aims.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5 - 8 years
Theatre background; knowledge of set design; construction experience. Experience in an educational theatre setting. Experience in managing a budget.
Excellent organizational ability and communication skills.
Ability to organize work flow on multiple ongoing projects and to supervise students and staff in completing these projects on time.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web and social media.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9).

Responsibilities

Schedule and run weekly production meetings with faculty and outside designers.
Collaborate closely with faculty and guest directors, designers, staff and students to plan and implement all technical elements (scenic, lighting, sound, costumes, props) for 2 or 3 faculty- or guest-directed productions per year.
Read and interpret plans and designs. Adjust to technical upgrades in theatrical equipment as necessary.
Ensure operations stay within provided budgetary limits.
Supervise and train theatre work study students and Stagecraft students in construction operations.
Maintain a safe working environment for students. Monitor student work schedule for both student employees and Stagecraft students.
Oversee student workers in scene shop and grid.
Assist and mentor student directors and designers in implementing technical elements for student-directed productions as needed.
Create and manage Theatre Program budget for theatre productions in consultation with VPA and LCAS leadership, ensuring expenses are in line with budget resources.
Process receipts and account for all sales, tickets, supplies and all operational costs and revenues.
Purchase materials needed for production including lumber, paint, lighting equipment rental, props, etc.
Coordinate scheduling of McManus and Black Box theatres throughout the calendar year by various constituencies on campus, in partnership with Event Services.
Create and maintain comprehensive theatre calendar with theatre blocks and production deadlines.
Supervise and coordinate with the Assistant Theater Production Manager to maintain a safe working environment in the scene shop, grid, and theater spaces.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.