Responsibilities & Necessary Qualifications:

Reports To: Vice President & General Manager

Employment Classification: Full-Time Exempt, Salaried

What We Offer:

• Health Arts Center/Employee Contributed
• Dental, and vision insurance
• Benefits after 90 days
• 401K retirement plan after 6 months
• Paid Time Off

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful production management, a willingness to ensure high-quality work in every aspect of production, in addition to excellent budgetary, communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities. Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of all production departments, a wide understanding of build techniques and stage systems, a positive attitude and creative approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all areas of production, while realizing the vision of the Executive Producer/CEO as well as each individual production’s corresponding creative team.
• Facilitating communication within and between production departments, administration, artistic staff, and guest artists.
• Hire & contract all designers for theatrical productions.
• Maintain production schedules including shop hours, technical rehearsals, production meetings, and department head meetings.
• Administer staff, interns, overhire and volunteers.
• Coordinating technical needs of rentals and Presenting Series with production departments.
• Managing/Supervising all load-ins and load-outs.
• Supervise presenting artists load ins and outs.
• Verify safety training and safety policy adherence.
• Administer and assist with hiring overhire production staff.
• Create and manage production budgets, deadlines and schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with theatre policies by coordinating schedules, maintaining good working relationships, and keeping all rented facilities and equipment in good working condition.
• Overseeing the production elements of the Presenting Series, Community Festivals and the rental performances.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Theatre and/or performing arts experience
• 3 - 5 years experience in production management/ technical theatre
• Management, interpersonal and planning skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Ideal Qualifications:

• Non profit Experience
• Competency with Microsoft 365

Qualites:

• Remains calm in stressful situations
• Ability to be a self-starter and team player
• Adaptability

The Arts Center values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. The Production Manager will be expected to work extended hours during tech and on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at Opening Nights, special events, and/or meetings that may be scheduled beyond the scope of normal hours.  Also, this position is involved with the development department in conducting tours of the production areas and as a representative for the Arts Center in the community.

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EEO Statement

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By submitting your resume, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

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Organizational Profile:

The Arts Center is located on a barrier Island within 1 hour of Savannah, Georgia.  We are a SPT-7 Actors Equity associated producing theatre. We work with award winning directors, designers, and actors to offer a season of musicals and plays, including both classics and contemporary Broadway hits.

The Arts Center is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the residents and visitors of the region many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and London.

The Arts Center has successfully produced award-winning theatre for 31 years in an intimate 349-seat venue in a 45,000 sf building, situated on 4.2 acres of land centrally located on Hilton Head Island, SC.  Within the facility is a full scene-shop, prep area, rehearsal hall, costume shop, dressing rooms, art gallery and educational studio.