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The Center For the Arts at Kayenta (CFAK), located in Ivins, Utah was built with the grass roots support of community members who envisioned a vibrant, intimate, professional theater venue nestled in the majestic red rock mountains of the Kayenta community. The vision of Center For the Arts at Kayenta is to be a premier venue where diverse artistic endeavors and education can flourish. Today a full range of over 40 diverse theatrical events and festivals are held annually inside the beautiful 150 seat Black Box theater as well as outside in the Kayenta Art Village.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Production Manager is a trained, creative, and passionate member of the core team at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. The PM is responsible for the artistic and technical implementation of all presentations, events, and activities, and they will make meaningful contributions to technical planning and problem-solving. 

The Production Manager will supervise all production activities produced or presented by CFAK, and is responsible for developing and managing relationships with visiting directors, designers, and production managers, as well as local equipment vendors, freelance crew, and other service providers. The PM is expected to engage with CFAK staff, audiences, artists, and board members on occasion, and must have good people and communication skills, as well as a love of theater and artists. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Ensure all productions and events at CFAK are held to the highest possible production and artistic standards;
• Work closely with the Executive Director to evaluate proposed projects for presentation at the Center, either within the theater or in an outdoor space; 
• Provide leadership in advancing all productions, including: 
• Advancing all technical riders; 
• Prepare and oversee load-in and technical schedules for all productions; 
• Maintain and update equipment inventories and technical drawings; 
• Serve as the primary authority throughout load-in and technical rehearsals, ensuring that the artistic vision, schedule, and budget are adhered to; 
• Communicate clearly and promptly with artists, designers, and directors as to the feasibility of their ideas; 
• Ensure all applicable fire and assembly codes are followed; 
• Ensure the highest possible level of workplace safety for crew and artists; 
• Ensure the Center is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, repair, and operational efficiency

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Stage Manager, Production Manager or Technical Director
• Experience working with international companies or international touring is a plus
• A broad working knowledge of all aspects of technical design and production (lighting, sound, carpentry, stage management)
• Working knowledge of Hog 4PC light board and QLab is preferred
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• A strong working knowledge of CAD programs (either AutoCAD or Vectorworks, ideally both)
• Working familiarity with google drive and Microsoft Office programs
• A valid driver’s license is required
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SCHEDULE

The Production Manager works between 30 and 50 hours per week with CFAK, depending on production and presentation needs. Evenings and weekends are required, as are scheduled weekly staff and planning meetings. Overtime is offered for weeks that require more than 40 hours of work.

About Center for the Arts at Kayenta

Located in the rapidly developing region surrounding St. George, Utah, the Kayenta Arts Foundation (KAF) was formed in 2011 with the grassroots support of community members united by a belief that the arts are an integral component of a healthy, vibrant society. Our founders envisioned an inclusive, intimate, professional arts venue nestled in the majestic red rock mountains of the Kayenta community, and the Center for the Arts at Kayenta (CFAK) opened its doors in 2017. Today, the Center stands as a beacon of cultural diversity in the desert, producing and presenting over 50 events annually, with approximately 120 individual performances across the artistic disciplines of theater, music, dance, storytelling, and humanities-based lectures. The surrounding region is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and outdoor recreation, and the Center's programming prioritizes engagement with the complexities of environmental conservation and sustainability, onstage and off. Our work often celebrates the natural beauty of Southern Utah, and provides audiences with complimentary resources to educate them on how they can protect the surrounding habitat. The Center advocates for environmental responsibility, inspiring audiences to take care of the lands they are occupying or visiting.

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