Production Manager
Hancher Auditorium and the Office of Performing Arts & Engagement is seeking to hire a 100% full-time Production Manager.
Step into the spotlight at Hancher Auditorium, where world‑class artistry meets cutting‑edge production! As our Production Manager, you will serve as an expert production-focused facilitator between Hancher Auditorium and a range of constituents, including visiting artists, faculty and student performers, production colleagues in the academic Performing Arts Production Unit, faculty/staff/student campus partners at-large, student production staff, union laborers, and community members.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Analyze, research and identify strategic needs, and allocate resources appropriately.
Work with programming staff to determine viability of future performances that are under consideration.
Determine communication plan for unit and oversee appropriate channels and frequency of communication to departments, support staff, faculty directors, guests.
Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff: ensure staff are compliant with UI policies and procedures.
And More!
*For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35). Click here to learn more about the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa.
About the Department: Hancher builds toward the University of Iowa's performing arts vision and serving our core constituents–campus, community, and artists–through our work as a 50+ year-old university arts presenter and steward of the Hancher Auditorium facility. We center our work within the physical space of Hancher Auditorium while also fostering partnerships across our campus and community.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or stage management, or equivalent combination of related education and experience is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
Demonstrates considerable (typically 3-5 years) experience in technical production including a practical knowledge of theatrical systems to include: lighting, performance sound, rigging and personnel management.
Demonstrates considerable experience working in a multipurpose facility presenting events including Broadway, dance, theater, orchestra, chamber music as well as popular/commercial events.
Demonstrates reasonable experience working with professional touring companies.
Demonstrates reasonable experience in management.
Demonstrates reasonable experience working with union laborers. Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Competencies Required:
Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates a history of excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Experience working, scheduling, and negotiating agreement terms with professional stagehands union is highly desirable. Experience working within an educational institution.
To Apply:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete BOTH of the following documents and mark them as a “relevant file” to the submission:
a current resume
a cover letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
Additional Details:
Work Modality: This position is onsite at Hancher Auditorium
Compensation: Anticipated salary will be $70,000 – $77,500 with Competitive Benefits
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
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Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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