[NEohioPAL] Position Open at DANCECleveland- Production Manager

[Sarah Hricko]

 DANCECleveland *Performing Arts Production Manger* Job Description

Reports to:      Executive Director



Status:             Contract for 4-6 performances per season



Hire date:        Contract Immediately-first performance will be November
9,  2013



Application:     Qualified applicants only should submit a letter
explaining why this position would fit their particular skills, list of
production management experience and references to:
dex at dancecleveland.org



*RESPONSIBILITIES*:  Advances, coordinates and supervises all technical and
logistical aspects of 5-7 scheduled performances primarily located at the
theatres at PlayhouseSquare.

   - Works with local, national and international performers and their
   representatives, insuring production needs are met and the performance is
   successful. Will act as the coordinating contact with performers’ stage
   mangers and/or technical personnel.
   - Reviews all artists’ riders.
   - Prepares detailed schedules for all events, including transportation,
   hospitality, rehearsal, sound check, arrival and departure of all artists
   and crews.
   - Liaison between artist, artist management, venue and theatrical supply
   companies to ensure all contracted needs are met.
   - Submits bids for the lighting, sound and staging needs for each show,
   as needed and makes recommendations to Executive Director for selection of
   vendors.
   - Serves as contact person for all vendors and provides cost estimates
   and billing information.
   - Ensure the adherence to established union policies and procedures,
   objectives, and safety standards.
   - Coordinates the Transportation and Hospitality needs for the visiting
   dance companies.
   - Serves as contact person for vendors contracted to provide these
   services.
   - Maintains relationships with local venues and theatrical suppliers,
   including regular site visits for each event, to ensure the highest quality
   and lowest cost in each performance.
   - Be in the theatre during all hours of performance engagement,
   including load-in, rehearsals, performance and load-out.





*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*:

·            Associate’s degree or high school diploma/GED.

·            Minimum 5 years of experience in theatrical production
management.

·            Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

·            Knowledge of suppliers, equipment, and/or services related to
theatrical productions.

·            Knowledge of theatre and/or public events staging procedures,
techniques and facilities.

·            Knowledge of event cost analysis techniques.

·            Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating
procedures.

·            Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail.
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