What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Production position at Trinity College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Title
Director of Production
Department
AAC Performing Arts
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
FLSA Determination
Exempt
Weeks Per Year
48
Open Date
04/29/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Position Summary
Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
The Austin Arts Center seeks an experienced facilitator to join our production team as Director of Production. The Director of Production, under the supervision of the Executive Director, coordinates production and event schedules and budget oversight necessary for the production activity of Trinity College’s Music Department, Theater and Dance Department, and guest artist programming in and about the Austin Arts Center and related spaces. The Director of Production facilitates communication among production staff, students, creative teams, and related departments for generative and sustainable collaboration on each project. In addition to budget and scheduling oversight in close cooperation with the AAC Technical Director, responsibilities include facilitating student employment procedures, purchasing, production meetings, and box office operations of the performing arts and related facilities. This position performs all duties in full support of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful integration of these values is instrumental to positive and effective learning and community-building.
The successful candidate must be an effective and generous communicator (oral and written) who is capable of working constructively with and adapting to a wide range of collaborators, personalities and working styles. The position requires a balance between detail-oriented focus and attention to big picture, strategic issues. Demonstrated proficiency in budget management, common office software and filesharing platforms (i.e. Microsoft Office suite,Google Workspace, Zoom), theatrical software, and creative problem solving are required. Evening/weekend hours required during tech and performance for assigned projects.
The Austin Arts Center seeks an experienced facilitator to join our production team as Director of Production. The Director of Production, under the supervision of the Executive Director, coordinates production and event schedules and budget oversight necessary for the production activity of Trinity College’s Music Department, Theater and Dance Department, and guest artist programming in and about the Austin Arts Center and related spaces. The Director of Production facilitates communication among production staff, students, creative teams, and related departments for generative and sustainable collaboration on each project. In addition to budget and scheduling oversight in close cooperation with the AAC Technical Director, responsibilities include facilitating student employment procedures, purchasing, production meetings, and box office operations of the performing arts and related facilities. This position performs all duties in full support of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful integration of these values is instrumental to positive and effective learning and community-building.
The successful candidate must be an effective and generous communicator (oral and written) who is capable of working constructively with and adapting to a wide range of collaborators, personalities and working styles. The position requires a balance between detail-oriented focus and attention to big picture, strategic issues. Demonstrated proficiency in budget management, common office software and filesharing platforms (i.e. Microsoft Office suite,Google Workspace, Zoom), theatrical software, and creative problem solving are required. Evening/weekend hours required during tech and performance for assigned projects.
Qualifications
MFA in production management (preferred), BA (required) with minimum five years professional experience in production management, stage management, and/or technical direction (or comparable experience) in a performing arts environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.
Posting Number
S01029
