Venue Production Manager

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for the production of concerts for Ashkenaz. 

Ashkenaz is a historic venue based in Berkeley, CA. We are committed to providing a great place to dance to local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, family-friendly atmosphere. Through this, we build friendships and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.

Ashkenaz encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Production/Event Management

• Advance shows with artists and agents
• Develop and enforce an understanding of protocols, policies, and use of the space
• Manage private rental events
• Oversee the smooth flow of operations of Ashkenaz productions in collaboration with the Event Manager
• Responsible for set up of sound and other production equipment in advance of shows; tear down and put away at close of show
• Work with artists from soundcheck through completion of show

Administration

• Oversee event administrative duties
• Maintain information and database with production calendar updates, information updates and reports
• Track and help develop production budget, analyze current month expenses for completeness
• Report on production issues
• Meet regularly with the Executive Director and other staff members and volunteers involved in productions
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor including participation in special projects
• Act as liaison with other internal departments
  

• Minimum three years of experience in concert operations required. Music venue production experience and live performance production background required.
• Understanding of technical production including lighting, audio, video. Professional experience in at least one discipline is required.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle multiple projects. simultaneously, excels in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to take on a variety of tasks, with impeccable follow-through.
• Ability to thoughtfully analyze situations, problem-solve, persevere despite unfamiliar territory and desire to always strive to exceed expectations.
• Proactive, strong communicator skills with ability to remain tactful and supportive in stressful situations and with proven ability to achieve results when working collaboratively with a wide range of people, cultures, and ideas.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Driver’s license required.