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Performing Arts Production Senior Specialist
Wexner Center for the Arts
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Posted: 03-Jul-25
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Salary: 58,700 - $77,200
Categories:
Production Services
Pay Frequency:
Annual
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: R132122
Job Title:
Performing Arts Production Senior Specialist
Department:
Wexner Center for Arts | Tech Operations
The Performing Arts Production Senior Specialist is a key member of the Technical Operations team at the Wexner Center for the Arts, part of The Ohio State University. This position serves as the production manager for all events in designated venues, primarily Mershon Auditorium. This position ensures the execution of technical riders and maintains high production standards in collaboration with the Tech Services team and Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment (CASE), which manages and promotes events in the Mershon Auditorium.
Responsibilities include advancing communication with programming staff, visiting artists, and external clients to coordinate technical requirements such as space use, lighting, sound, rigging, video, and special effects. The Senior Specialist manages labor, rentals, and materials budgets in alignment with the contracting department. This role requires a collaborative and respectful approach when working with artists, designers, technicians, students, faculty, and clients.
The incumbent supervises and schedules technicians, contract labor, and wardrobe personnel, overseeing the full installation of production equipment. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of fly systems and rigging equipment, maintaining a safe work environment, and managing show documentation such as invoices, payroll, expense reports, and production notes.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees contracted technical crew, stagehands, wardrobe personnel, and other hired vendors.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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Additional Information:
The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $58,700 - $77,200. Â The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.
Function: Performing Arts
Subfunction: Performing Arts Production
Band: Specialized
Level: 3
Location:
Wexner Center for the Arts (0386)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Â A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing chain motor rigging installations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a performing arts center environment.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a stage manager or in live event production.
Broad knowledge of technical theater and production disciplines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in creating and editing CAD drawings in various formats.
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and creative thinking abilities.
Familiarity with facility management and arts center operations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Vectorworks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or a related field.
Experience with ETC consoles and basic system operations.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot professional audio systems.
Experience working under collective bargaining agreements.
ETCP Rigging Certification or equivalent preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and implementation practices.
The Wexner Center is The Ohio State University’s multidisciplinary laboratory for contemporary art and culture.
Through exhibitions, performances, screenings, educational programs, artist residencies, and publications, the Wex serves as a vital forum where artists test ideas and where diverse audiences engage the art and issues of our time.
In its programs, the Wex balances a commitment to experimentation with a critical appreciation of the past. Our work affirms the university’s pursuit of civic participation, freedom of expression, and robust dialogue.
The Wexner Center for the Arts is privileged to exhibit artwork in many forms by a wide range of artists. Through exhibitions, performances, screenings, educational programs, artist residencies, and publications, the Wexner Center for the Arts serves as a vital forum where artists share ideas and where diverse audiences engage with the art and issues of our time. While the center is committed to this mission, it is important to understand that the views expressed by the artists through their work are their own and do not represent the views of the Wexner Center for the Arts, the Wexner Center Foundation, its trustees, or T...he Ohio State University. An exhibition, performance, film, talk or any artist’s work shown within the center is not to be construed as approval or endorsement of the artist’s publications, activities, actions, or positions.