Responsibilities & Necessary Qualifications:

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and experienced individual to serve as Production Manager.

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:

• Overseeing 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.
• Hiring & Contracting all Design Guest and Resident Artists for theatrical productions.
• Ensuring safety and policy adherence.
• Maintaining production schedule including the scheduling of production meetings, work calls, shop hours, staff, interns, overhire, and volunteers.
• Coordinating, or assist with coordinating, all rentals for production departments.
• Managing/Supervising all load-ins and load-outs.
• Supervising and assisting with hiring seasonal staff members.
• Managing and maintaining production budgets, deadlines, and schedules for all production departments.
• 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 our Presenting Artists Series, the Outreach Festivals, and the Rental client performances.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years’ experience in production management or technical theatre
• Experience working in a not-for-profit organization
• Strong management, interpersonal and planning skills
• Familiarity with Theatre and/or Performing Arts required

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.

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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Employment Classification: Full Time, year-round position

Start Date: Immediately

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What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Benefits increase along with tenure
• An exciting professional theater environment that’s both collaborative and creative

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More About Us:

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.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 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 27 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.

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from under-represented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities & Necessary Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Technical Director and Master Carpenter, the Staff Carpenter's duties include:

• Construction, assembly, and installation of scenery for Arts Center productions.
• Working with the Master Carpenter on work allocation and scheduling.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the scenic elements during show runs
• Supervise daily work of Staff Carpenter
• Assist in the shop upkeep and tool maintenance.
• Occasional running crew assignments.
• Participation as assigned in all Arts Center functions, including Galas, Fundraisers, Theater Series, Rentals, the Presenting Series, outdoor festivals and education and outreach activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• 401-K, paid vacation, insurance plans
• An exciting professional theater environment that’s both collaborative and creative

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Reports to: Technical Director

Employment Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible

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. We also present various Guest Artists during our season.