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Position Summary:
The Concert Hall Production Manager (CHPM) is a member of the Shepherd School of Music (SSM) Production team. This position serves as production leadership, liaising with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, visiting guest artists, and patrons on a daily basis and works under the direct supervision of the Director of Performance Operations for Music.
Their primary responsibility is to manage and execute the technical and production logistics for all services including rehearsals, performances, and special events and rentals in SSM’s Stude Concert Hall and Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall venues. This position primarily supports SSM’s large ensembles (including Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber, Contemporary Ensemble, and Chorale and Campanile Orchestra (when applicable), as well as guest artist engagements, rentals and other special events in assigned venues as applicable.
The Production Manager will serve as the primary stage manager for these venues, managing venue preparation, setup, and stage changes. The role requires coordination and communication of all technical details with members of the SSM Production and Events staff, the Orchestra Department staff, student workers, faculty, conductors, guest artists, and others.
This role additionally coordinates the hiring and assignments of student workers, approves biweekly timesheets and tracks the budget, as well as provides necessary training throughout the academic year, in coordination with the Director of Performance Operations.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in stage management, technical theater, or music and has had prior experience working in a professional production setting. This person has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with their team and a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, visiting guest artists, and patrons on a daily basis. They are comfortable multi-tasking, organizing and prioritizing multiple projects. They possess strong problem-solving skills and can respond calmly and quickly to urgent situations. They also enjoy working with and supporting young musicians and faculty in an educational setting.
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at the Shepherd School of Music. This position is also full-time during 10 months (mid-August to mid-May). Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
This is a benefits-eligible position with a hiring range of $45,833 to $50,000 annual salary paid over 12 months ($55,220 to $60,000 annualized salary). *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
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Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stationary work at a desk and computer for long periods of time, and availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekend hours, in support of rehearsals, performances, and events as required.
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Part Time
$79k-115k (estimate)
05/31/2024
07/29/2024