A&L Production Associate

Events Spec 3 Under general direction of the Production Manager, the Production Associate provides professional-level event production management for Arts & Lectures programming. The core purpose of the role is to own and manage the operational infrastructure of production while independently executing assigned events and implementing the strategic direction established by the Production Manager. While the Production Manager leads and advances all Arts & Lectures events and sets production standards, oversees budgets, contracts, technical riders, and venue coordination, the Production Associate independently manages operational logistics, event documentation systems, financial tracking, student staff supervision, and execution for small- to mid-scale programs as advanced by Production Manager. Applying professional event management concepts, the Production Associate exercises independent judgment and is outcome-driven rather than task-driven. The Production Associate uses independent logistical decision-making within approved budget parameters; has real-time operational authority during assigned events; exercises discretion and independent judgment; manages fiscal implementation and tracking; has ownership of systems development and maintenance; offers vendor selection recommendations within established frameworks; and oversees functional supervision of student staff. Due to the nature of the live performing arts environment, the schedule includes evenings and weekends and requires schedule fluidity tied to touring artists and programming cycles; real-time decision-making authority; and independent problem-solving during productions. Expected performance outcomes include: events execute smoothly and on schedule; production documentation is accurate and audit-ready; vendors and campus partners receive clear communication; financial tracking is precise and timely; production systems are standardized and scalable.