Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama (SoD) is among the world's top theater arts conservatories, combining innovation, technology and research across all dramatic arts. The SoD produces innovators, practitioners and industry leaders in the arts and entertainment professions. We combine established practice with innovative, pedagogical and technical advancement across all disciplines.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Drama, as we work to identify and change systemic inequity. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
CMU's SoD is searching for a Production Manager! This is a new role that reports to the School of Drama's Associate Head - Director of Production.
Responsibilities for this position include tasks related to Production Management, Education, and data, specifically:
Production Management responsibilities:
Recruit, select, train, manage, and evaluate production staff.
Direct Reports
Coordinate with 7 production department heads - scenery, props, paints, costumes, lighting, sound & media (5 are faculty)
Consult on production hiring of students and staff
Create and oversee production department budgets (direct production and overhead)
Oversee production capital expenditures
Create and manage SoD production calendar.
Coordinate design and production meetings.
Facilitate clear production department communication.
Ensure Health and Safety oversight, Lead safety programs in the production area.
Top-line production management of SoD productions/events not assigned to students
Serve as backup production manager on shows not assigned.
Act as ad-hoc supervisor to all production department personnel when necessary, authorizing scheduling changes as well as recommending disciplinary action.
Step in to fulfill vital functions when the Director of Production is absent.
Maintain currency in theatrical production management trends and practice
Education / School related responsibilities:
Provide supplemental mentorship to PM students on SoD productions.
Oversee production assignment database and grading.
Manage safety and production orientation for all incoming drama students.
Continue to foster relationships with S&PM alumna.
Strategic Planning
Entering/manipulation of SoD related Data responsibilities:
SoD assignment/grading database
SoD production peer evaluation system
SoD production registration/assignment data collection
Production accounting receipt collection database
You must demonstrate:
Cultural Sensitivity and responsibility by modeling and supporting the schools values
Superior skills in Microsoft and Google office suites; advanced skills in using and creating spreadsheets, databases, and Internet collaboration tools.
Ability to analyze and understand issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of training and experience
5 Years of theatrical production management experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience
Deep knowledge of theatre practice
Requirements:
Successful Background Check
Salary:
65,000 - 85,000
Interested in this opportunity? Apply today! Position to begin as soon as an appropriate candidate can be identified.
To be considered for this role please upload a resume, contact information for 3-5 references, and a cover letter.
CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Academic Program Administration
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
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Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.
