| Responsibilities: The College of Performing Arts (CoPA) at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Production Manager to join its production team. Supervised by the Producer for Theater and Opera, the Production Manager has a broad portfolio that spans all areas of production management and production operations. The Production Manager will oversee and support productions including but not limited to: drama mainstage productions, operas, musicals, ensemble concerts, experimental productions, external performance partnerships, and special events.
The Production Manager is a compassionate and motivated administrator who prioritizes students and their experience at CoPA. A strong collaborator who can also lead independent projects, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly team-oriented environment, the Production Manager will take initiative and demonstrate great empathy and honesty within their work with colleagues across CoPA and the university. This is an onsite position with opportunities for some remote work throughout the year. Some nights and weekends are required.
Formed in 2015, the College of Performing Arts draws together Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama. The over 1,100 students at CoPA are actors, musicians, performers, writers, improvisers, creative technologists, entrepreneurs, composers, arts managers, and multidisciplinary artists. Students and faculty at CoPA collaborate with colleagues across The New School in a wide array of disciplines, from the visual arts and fashion design, to the social sciences, public policy, advocacy, and more.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.
Responsibilities: - Serve as lead production manager on assigned projects in the School of Drama, Mannes School of Music, and School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, working to ensure that all projects are completed in a timely manner and in-budget.
- Recruit, hire, and supervise production staff, crew, and designers.
- Create and maintain the production calendars, schedules, detailed budgets, and reports.
- Schedule and run production meetings, including generating agendas and notes.
- Attend required run-throughs, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals on assigned projects
- Assist with and complete purchases for materials and services related to assigned shows, including contracting external performance or rehearsal space as necessary, and coordinate ongoing maintenance and organization of all rehearsal rooms and supplies
- Supervise load in and tech rehearsals and work notes calls, and respond to all technical needs with appropriate department heads
- Ensure adherence to all local and university fire and life safety codes
- Manage finance, payroll, accounts payable, and expense processing as assigned.
- Mentor student directors, designers, playwrights, actors & musicians through the creative and production process on assigned projects
- Assist with non-project tasks to benefit the College or Production areas, such as soliciting bids on capital projects and production resources.
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: - Three years previous experience (including internships/apprenticeships) in production, and/or stage management is required.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to develop creative approaches to complex issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; can present complex information to various audiences.
- Interpersonal skills that include management, teamwork and collaboration, conflict resolution, and change leadership.
- Time and task management skills, including re-prioritization and an ability to work graciously under strict time constraints
- Comprehensive knowledge of the production process, with working understanding of the operations of Carpentry/Rigging; Lighting; Sound; Carpentry/Props; Costumes; and Video/Projections.
- Experienced or able to learn and develop fluency in The New School's suite of data systems including WorkDay, Tableau, Banner, and 25Live.
- Ability to adhere to university COVID-19 policy and requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and the transformative power of the arts and education.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience - Experience in an educational or teaching environment
- Experience with Opera and/or music production
- Experience in film, media, and audio production
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
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