AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS

JOB TITLE 

Production Manager

DIVISION/ DEPARTMENT 

Fine Arts

LOCATION 

Broward

REPORTS TO 

Co-Director of Fine Arts

EXEMPTION STATUS

Exempt - Teacher Contract

DATE 

Rev. January 2024

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Production Manager supervises the activities of all technical departments—from lighting to carpentry—and oversees the use and maintenance of theater equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain and coordinate Production Calendars

  • Scenic Deadlines

  • Props Deadlines

  • Scheduling Production Meetings

  • Work with the Director to produce a Tech/Dress Schedule 

  • Produce a timeline of construction for the scenic build

  • Work with Scenic Artists to produce paint schedules

• Production Budgets

  • Track scenic spending

  • Track spending for each show

• Interpreting designer’s drawings 

  • Assess scenic design for budget, schedule, and achievability 

  • Communicate with the Designer and Director about design feasibility

  • Provide technical and functional direction to ensure creative vision is executed appropriately

• Research and order all build materials related to scenic construction in conjunction with the Scenic Designer

• Produce technical drawings for the shop 

• Collaborating and overseeing the supervision of scenic build, ensuring production budget, and timeline are met

• Ensure all scenery is built to high standards of quality and safety

• Training and management of student crews in backstage operations. 

  • Deck

  • Rail

• Assign students to strike crews

• Manage onstage scenic strike with a focus on safety

• Ensuring Scene Shop safety and maintenance 

  • Monitors and evaluates the installments to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the elements, theatrical participants, and attendees of the productions

• Performance space safety and maintenance

• Oversee Master Carpenter and other overhire scenic staff

• Supervise scholarship students in after-school work calls

  • Build hands-on technical theatre skill

  • Build a strong work ethic

  • Build leadership skills

• Build scenery as needed

• Overseeing and assisting the Scenic Designer

  • Design Lower School Enrichment Show

  • Design as needed through the school year

• Technical Theatre Instructor

  • Development of Jr. High Technical Theatre Intro class 

  • Development of High School Stagecraft class

  • Hands-on instruction with both Jr. High and High School students

  • Training in basic scenic construction

  • Teaching shop and theatre safety

  • Fostering a strong work ethic

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• May plan, coordinate, and participate in school-related events in the Theatre

• Participation in Fine Art events as deemed necessary by the Co-Directors of Fine Arts

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4 years of experience in the field, or related experience

• Teaching certificate preferred but not required

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Excellent computer and technical skills

• Time management and organizational skills

• Active listening and communication skills

• Ability to think creatively

• Problem-solving skills

• Coordination and teamwork skills

• Thorough understanding of the operation and control of sound, lighting, and other production equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Theatre/Scene Shop

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged standing/ sitting

• Stooping and/or kneeling

• Lifting of boxes and/or equipment 60 - 100 lbs

• Climbing of ladders

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

• Yearly cash bonuses 

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial 

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

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