Manager, Theater Productions

Manager, Theater ProductionsDepartment: Theater ManagementLocation: Metropolitan CampusReports To: Executive Director, Media and Production ServicesRecruitment Type: External/InternalRequisition ID: req6361Employment Type: Administration and ProfessionalsUnion Position: Non-UnionWork Schedule: Standard College hours with some evening and weekendsNumber of Openings: 1Job Description:SUMMARYOversees all technical aspects of theatreproductions across the College's seven venues, including lighting, sound,rigging, special effects, and set construction. Serves as Technical Directorfor events and productions, ensuring high-quality technical support. Managestheatre staff performance and development, and leads the College's strategicplanning for technical theatre. Coordinates production planning, system design,and installation. Promotes collaborative communication across campuses and withcommunity partners to support events and expand partnerships.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSOversees technical operations, production planning, and execution for all College theatre spaces and events, ensuring high-quality support across over 100 annual productionsManages theatre staff performance, scheduling, and professional development College-wideImplements capital planning, assists with budget planning, monitoring, and implementation for technical theatre systems and venue enhancementsCoordinates facility scheduling, production calendars, and inventory management for internal and external clientsIn collaboration with departmental leadership, provides planning, design, specification, purchase, installation, inventory, and maintenance of production systems for theatre spaces College-wideSupervises design teams and ensures timely communication and coordination across departments and leadershipFoster strong relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners to support theatre operations and initiativesSchedules, coordinates, and oversees meetings for all the College's annual productionsEnsures up-to-date theatre supplies and inventories are available to support theatre operationsSupervises planning, design, and actualization of enhancements for all theatresPerforms other duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGBachelor's degree in technical theatre or related fieldSignificant related experience may substitute for educationMinimum of five (5) years demonstrated full-time professional theatrical production experience including lead responsibilitiesDemonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising, and ensuring the quality of the work of othersDemonstrated experience planning and monitoring a business area's budgetDemonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a departmentDemonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situationsKNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, and ABILITIESValid Ohio driver's license and the ability to travel between multiple campuses within Northeast OhioPossess comprehensive knowledge of Technical Theatre theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focusExcellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detailAbility to be creative and exercise initiative.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlinesPossess leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaborativelyDemonstrated intermediate Project Management skillsAbility to develop and effectively executive detailed project management work plansPossess intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityAbility to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projectsAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and qualityPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the communityCOMPETENCIESCRITICALCOMPETENCIESService FocusQuality of WorkCommunicationVERYIMPORTANT COMPETENCIESTime UtilizationCollaborationIMPORTANTCOMPETENCIESAdaptabilityContinuous ImprovementPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)The work is partially performed in a normal, professional office environment and partially in a theater environment.The work areas are adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there will be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.Work will require the ability to walk and stand in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings, conferences, and theater productions.Work may require construction of sets, lifting of set components weighing 50 pounds, or rigging technical systems to meet the needs of productions and clients.Target Starting Salary Range: $70,000 to$80,000The final offer for the successfulcandidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon anassessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate'squalifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.