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Production Manager
Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth
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Posted: 05-Nov-25
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Type: Full Time
Salary: -
Categories:
Production Services
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Details:
please inquire
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 0740600
Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for planning and oversight of all technical aspects of assigned Hopkins Center performing arts events including presented, produced, hosted and digital presentations. Key relationships include artists, agents, professional technical personnel, Hopkins Center staff, as well as other campus departments and respective leadership. This position supervises IATSE Local 919 union technical theater and student employees.
Production Management This position coordinates and oversees the preparation and implementation of lighting, sound, scenic and projection designs as well as rigging configurations for all assigned productions. The work includes the review of performance contracts, technical riders and coordinates with appropriate personnel to define production-related audio, video, lighting, rigging, recording and stage management requirements. The Production Manager may adapt production elements to conform to assigned performance spaces as necessary and coordinate with production staff and with professional agents, artists, technical directors, artistic directors, Hopkins Center ensemble directors, etc., to advance and resolve technical plans related to events.
This position oversees backstage activities related to the production set-up, rehearsal, performance and strike; ensures adherence to production specifications, IATSE union rules and safe work practices. Serves as point of contact for artists in technical rehearsals and performances; interprets and acts to meet unanticipated needs. Manages IATSE union and student employees in show preparation, job assignments during performances and post-show restoration of performance spaces.
The Production Manager models a backstage work culture characterized by proficiency, safety, excellence and creative problem-solving; anticipates potential issues and proposes solutions; builds and stewards business relationships with outside labor providers and vendors, and incorporates production strategies in meeting the Hop’s inclusion, equity, accessibility and diversity goals. Develops and maintains strong relationships with production stakeholders and peers across the university, in the region and nationally.
Administrative
The Production Manager creates work assignments and provides necessary instruction to labor crews and student employees; they schedule crew work calls in accordance with IATSE union regulations; record and communicate hours worked by IATSE union and student employees; provide supervision and guidance to student employees; and establish estimates for labor/equipment costs for events. They stay abreast of technical advances in the field; make recommendations to the Senior Production Manager.
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree and at least six years of increasingly responsible technical production experience in the arts, cultural or live entertainment sectors, including at least three years of management responsibility
Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive production advance processes covering all technical disciplines and administrative aspects, such as scheduling, budgeting and staffing
Demonstrated experience effectively leading production teams and managing large-scale productions
Demonstrated accomplishment maintaining current knowledge of production practices and systems across all technical disciplines
Demonstrated understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Demonstrated knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Commitment to working effectively as part of an equitable, anti-racist, anti-biased team and work environment; related training is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of effective planning, decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques
Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Business acumen: Demonstrated knowledge, insight and understanding of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population
Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid US driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with a wide variety of arts and entertainment projects, such as major touring theatrical productions, concert tours, the full range of performing arts and community events
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an arts presenting organization; arts producing organization; university-based organization; or multi-venue performing arts organization
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with international artists and productions
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an educational setting; experience in teaching, mentorship or training roles; experience mentoring student employees
Interest in and strong commitment to the mission and programs of the Hopkins Center
Demonstrated fluency in the use of technology and commitment to adopting new technology, including all stage production disciplines
Experience using Visio, Slack, Airtable, Vectorworks, QSys and Google Drive
The Hop is a hub of performing arts and film for Dartmouth and its region, a laboratory for creative exploration, and an instigator of connections between various arts, the Dartmouth curriculum and the wider community. The Hop brings together visiting artists, resident artists, student ensembles and academic departments to produce or present work that represents diverse voices and artistic forms and speaks to important issues. It brings world-class artists to the region, presents timeless works, and incubates new performances.
