Production Manager - Job at Howard Community College in Baltimore, MD

Production Manager

Baltimore, MD

Posted 17 days ago

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About Us	Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title	Production Manager
FLSA	Exempt
FT/PT	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	As Needed
Grade	13
Minimum Compensation	$56,635
General Responsibilities	The Production Manager provides production management support for large-scale events and productions presented in and by the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center. The production manager provides oversight of all production activities in support of the artistic goals of HCC's performing arts department and provides support to external producers as applicable, acting as a liaison between artistic teams and the Horowitz Center technical support staff. The production manager creates and implements efficient systems for production protocol and operations, including production scheduling, budgeting, inventory management, and staffing in such a way as to ensure that all elements are provided on time and within budget.
Work Performed	Planning and Communication Contributes to the season programing process for each season of productions in the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center. Provides coordination between college departments and offices for the purpose of facilitating productions, fostering positive and effective communication between cross-functional areas. Evaluates production requirements of season schedules and timelines; develops production plans, prioritizes, and schedules accordingly. Creates and maintains production calendars. Coordinates meetings between design teams, directors, and artistic staff. Schedules and facilitates production meetings. Produces and distributes production meeting notes. Collaborates with faculty, providing coordination, mentorship, and supervision for students involved in productions. Production Possesses an awareness of and commitment to the artistic vision of each production while maintaining an awareness of financially-related items. Effectively communicates requirements in an effort to facilitate production-related decision making. Collaborates with key stakeholders to select, interview, and hire design staff and stage management. Oversees theatre program and dance program events from conceptual production meetings to closing. Acts as liaison between Horowitz Center technical support staff and artistic teams of external productions. Reviews all rehearsal and performance reports and ensures that notes are addressed in a timely manner by appropriate staff. Schedules and coordinates build, load-in, paint, rehearsal, light hang and focus, sound load, tech, and strike for each production in collaboration with Technical Director, Associate Technical Director, Technical Coordinator, and Production Electrician. Ensures design deadlines are implemented throughout the production process. Administrative and Financial Issues offers to cast and creative team members. Creates and maintains production budgets in collaboration with production unit leadership. Approves and authorizes production expenses made by guest artists and craftspeople. Maintains production files, including show books, contracts, agreements, schedules, and design drawings. Space and Inventory Management Manages props and wardrobe collections. Supervises maintenance and inventory of stock stored in various areas (furniture, props, wardrobe, accessories, make-up, wigs, and equipment such as steamers, hair driers, etc.) Hires and supervises wardrobe personnel for dry cleaning, laundry, steaming per production. Evaluates and communicates needs to management regarding inventory, replacements, repair, etc. Coordinates and schedules inventory tours. Oversees all lending activity with on/off campus entities/organizations - copying management/HVPA entities prior to committing. Documents and communicates pick-up/return deadlines. Evaluates backstage areas after production closings/strikes. Responsible for greenroom and dressing room maintenance. Supervision Interviews, hires, and supervises temporary hourly personnel. Supervises Stage Management to ensure artistic and technical integrity is maintained throughout the run of the production. Oversees the work done by designers, guest artists, and other contracted vendors during all phases of the production process. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required	Bachelor's degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required	5
Other Knowledge Required	B.A. Degree in arts related field or minimum of five years of project management experience in related arts field. Production Management experience within higher education preferred. Supervisory experience. Knowledge and experience with internet and computer software applications-i.e. e-mail, calendar, word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc. Budget development and budget management experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively within a diverse artistic population. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Creative problem-solving skills. Valid driver's license. Regular attendance is a requirement of this job. Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
Working Conditions	Works independently Working in excess of 37.5 hours per week Work load/position requires evenings and weekends Aspects of the job require physical labor including the use of machine tools, loud noise, high voltage electricity, and very hot equipment. Work areas sometimes include close quarters such as closets, ceilings, and crawl spaces. Exposure to various weather conditions during load-in/load-out for indoor/outdoor facilities. May have to work under stressful conditions and deadlines Criminal background check required.
Supervisory Postion?	No
Division	Teaching and Learning (Div) - NEW
Department	Liberal Studies LS - NEW

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	B313P
Number of Vacancies	1
Best Consideration Date	03/01/2024
Job Open Date	02/02/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Job Category	Staff
Benefits Summary	Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions	*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
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EEO Statement	Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Job Summary

Company

Howard Community College

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

5+ years