Production Manager
Oklahoma City Community College

Job Info

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Posting Number:

Staff_0403341

Classification Title:

Staff

Working Title:

Production Manager

Datatel Position ID:

GLED3PRODMGR1A

Annual Hours:

12 month

Placement Range:

$51,066.40 - $57,449.70

Position Type:

Regular

Job Category:

Exempt

General Description:

This position is responsible for coordinating the preparation, set-up and operation of stage facilities and related lighting and sound systems in a multipurpose public events facility and handles related functions such as: Information Exchange; Events Planning and Coordination; Technical Equipment Operation and Maintenance; Supervision; and Administration.

Reports To:

Director of Visual and Performing Arts Center

What position(s) reports to this position?:

Assistant Production Manager

Theater Technicians (Sound, Audio and Carpentry)

Minimum Education/Experience:

Associate degree

Minimum (5) years' work experience as a Production Manager/Technical Director in a large capacity, multi-use venue.

Equivalency/substitution: Will accept (7) years' work experience as a Production Manager/Technical Director in large capacity, multi-use venue in lieu of degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:
Technical aspects of the theater such as sound, audio, and carpentry

Stage operations management

Stage direction

Supervisory principles

Skills:
Think logically

Maintaining stage equipment

Coordinating stage needs for events

Communicating, both verbally and in writing

Abilities:
Make independent judgments

Be creative

Relate to others with tact and diplomacy

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is heavy work which requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

This position requires strength enough to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

This position requires near vision, enough to read and draft documents such as written communications, forms, reports, etc.

This position requires flexibility to bend, twist, and reach out when performing repair tasks.

This position requires speech and hearing enough to communicate in person by two-way radio and by telephone.

This position requires that the person is able to balance enough to work on equipment while standing on a ladder.

This position requires that the person use manual dexterity enough to operate keyboards and manipulate machine controls.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Work is performed within a schedule of varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Required Training:

Compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours:

Administrative duties are performed during normal business working hours, M-F from 8am-5pm. However, the stage manager will also be required to work a varied schedule based on an event and/or facility management needs.

Department:

Cultural Programs

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree if meeting the minimum requirement with degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

Performs public relations activities; exchanges information with a variety of individuals in preparation for and in staging events; collaborates with outside event promoters to explain and discuss stage facilities, equipment, and setup necessary for event; and collaborates with maintenance supervisor, outside agencies, College departments, and local theatrical union employees in order to plan for staging of event.

Handles events planning and coordination; prepares for staging events; supervises set-up of stage sets by directing activities of workers including theatrical union employees; coordinates timing of stage events with stage technicians by discussing and demonstrating methods for operation of equipment to be utilized during event/show; plans stage and prop construction by examining and discussing sketches with maintenance supervisor, carpenters, electricians, agencies, and local theatrical union employees; and designs stage sets by arranging props and stage equipment using knowledge of event needs/information obtained from promoter and Cultural Director.

Oversees technical equipment operation and maintenance; operates, sets up, tests, and performs maintenance on stage sound, lighting, and supportive equipment; inspects stage and technical equipment for wear and safety; notes problems in log; replaces/repairs electrical bulbs, fuses, external wiring, and other small stage and lighting devices by using small hand tools; and collaborates with local firms to discuss bids on maintenance or repair of major stage equipment such as cleaning drapes and curtains, stage flooring, stage rigging, and sound systems.

Supervises and coordinates activities of stage technicians engaged in event production; delegates and prioritizes work assignments; oversees technician in operating house lights during events by observing work in progress; provides assistance when necessary to stage technician(s) in operating light control board and sound system; may provide direction to non-College union employees by assigning work and observing work in progress; communicates with stage technicians to clarify assignments; and assists or advises when problems occur.

Performs stage management administrative functions; handles tasks before, during, and after events in support of the administrative needs of the Department; orders parts and materials for stage and submits written request to supervisor; writes/fills-in log detailing parts and equipment needs for stage to maintain permanent records of event requirements; prepares/writes report on operation of stage and equipment and submits to supervisor; conducts annual inventory of stage equipment by examining and listing stage parts and equipment as well as noting condition, safety, and serviceability; and coordinates storage of supplies and equipment for events by discussing space available and storage with parties concerned.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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