Sunset Cultural Center is hiring a Production Manager to oversee performance production operations in Sunset Center’s 718-seat proscenium theater and other presentation spaces throughout the Sunset Center Campus.  In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined below, it is the Production Manager’s role to be a positive, professional liaison between SCC and resident companies, outside presenters, multiple labor vendors, patrons, and volunteers. Working a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and occasional holidays, is required based on the SCC performance/event calendar.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event production duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee all backstage operations; plan, organize and direct the technical requirements for all performances, including stage set-up, lighting/sound needs, and related production functions for approximately 150 events annually (touring and local theatrical productions, symphonies, operas, dance companies, concerts, recitals, lectures and other presentations and community productions)
• Ensure the physical safety and protection of crew, performing artists, audiences and all others through proper implementation and enforcement of safety procedures. Develop, review, and occasionally amend production-related policies and procedures with senior management.
• Manage the Production Department’s annual budget as set by the Managing Director and Board of Trustees. This includes reviewing and approving all expenses associated with the Production Department.
• Work with the Artistic Director and Event Manager in preparing estimates that help determine the feasibility of potential incoming productions.  This includes the reviewing artist contract/technical rider edits in preparing estimates for the Artistic Director and/or Event Manager to achieve technical and logistical feasibility of events.
• Manage and maintain the physical inventories of lighting, sound and A/V equipment. Prioritize and recommend capital equipment purchases, repair, maintenance, and upgrade of the theatrical systems.  On occasion, the Production Manager may be required oversee major capital improvement projects.

Sunset Cultural Center is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and antiracist environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.