Assistant Production Manager

About The O'Neill

The National Medal of the Arts and Two-Time Tony Award-Winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is the country’s preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage. 

From its 11-acre campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O’Neill has been home to more than 1,000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. O’Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, Cabaret & Performance Conference, and the National Theater Institute, which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs.

The O’Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories, the staff supporting our work, and the audiences in our theaters. We strive to cultivate a healthy and diverse community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps foster safety, civility, and respect for all people.

Assistant Production Manager

Reports to: Production Manager

Department: Production

Compensation: $5,750 stipend, housing and meals

Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August

The Assistant Production Manager will serve a vital role in the daily operations of The O’Neill Theater Center. 

Duties will include:

• Work directly with the Production Manager to assist in managing the production department and serve as a liaison between O’Neill staff, creative teams, and production
• Assist with the load-in and load-out of the summer season, including setup and strike of all workspaces and storage of items for the off-season 
• Support lighting and audio departments when needed, including changeovers
• Upkeep of internal calendars for the Summer Conferences, National Theater Institute, and special events
• Help coordinate the flow of information within and without the Production Department
• Purchase supplies, receipt input, and budget tracking for production
• Expedite and fulfill support requests from production departments and artistic staff
• Provide support in the planning, coordination, and set-up of all rehearsal rooms, performance spaces, offices, and meeting rooms
• Attend daily rehearsals as needed, acting as the liaison for the Production Department in the rehearsal room and assist the Stage Management team as needed
• Coordinate daily work schedules with Audio and Lighting Supervisors
• Work closely with House Management staff to prepare performance spaces and provide support during performances
• Support special events on campus as needed
• Assist in creating and maintaining all production department paperwork

Ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate is an early-career technical professional interested in production management. They must be organized, flexible, and responsible with a high attention to detail and a strong ability to multitask. Candidates should posses excellent communication skills and have leadership experience. Candidates should be self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. They should also be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. An interest in new work development and experience in electrics/audio is a plus. 

As part of The O'Neill's ongoing commitment to developing the future leaders of the American Theater, Assistant Production Managers will also be offered professional development and networking opportunities. 

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for at least two references. 

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. 

Salary : $5,750