Description
Position: Manager, Event Production
Overtime Exemption: Exempt
Business Unit: Finance & Operations
Role Overview
Reporting to the Director, Event Production, the Manager is a member of the Production Management team responsible for the active technical and production management of events at Lincoln Center's iconic venues, including: Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, the Kaplan Penthouse, David Rubenstein Atrium, Clark Studio Theater, the public areas including Damrosch Park, as well as off-campus venues.
Performance and Campus Operations department members work together across disciplines to successfully execute events and performances that encompass nearly every artistic form and genre. This includes everything from free educational and community-based programming, to large-scale, multi-day, corporate activations of Lincoln Center's venues. The team also serves the Lincoln Center constituent organizations and helps bring their work to life on stage and around the campus.
What You'll Get To Do Here
- Proactively engage clients and constituents in the production advance process, providing excellent client service throughout
- Lead discussions with clients and constituents regarding requirements, budget, staffing, house, and work rules
- Review and approve stage plans, plots, production schedules, and equipment lists
- Build cost estimates for clients, reconcile costs post event
- Communicate required staffing and scope of work to relevant teams and labor forces
- Manage venue and resources during event
- Supervise on-site technical, trade, union, and non-union staff; managing and motivating through all phases of advance and execution
- Manage labor in alignment with Lincoln Center’s strategy
- Ensure compliance with Lincoln Center’s policies and safety standards
- Maintain and implement departmental objectives and actively participate in developing future departmental goals
You'll Be A Fit If You Bring:
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
Experience Qualifications
- 4-6 years of verifiable, professional technical and production management experience
- Clear and consistent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of theatrical systems
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Desire to contribute to a positive culture in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or Vectorworks capable
- Experience managing or directing union stagehand labor
- Experience in multiple performing arts disciplines
- Extensive experience leading cross-departmental teams
- OSHA 30 Certification
How to apply
Please apply via our Careers site.