What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager - ArtPrize position at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are :
Based in the City of Grand Rapids, MI, ArtPrize produces open citywide contemporary art experiences that encourage critical discourse, celebrate artists, transform urban space, and promote cultural understanding. It connects and is collaborative. It seeks to expand understanding of art. ArtPrize has a history of awarding significant publicly voted and juried art prizes and is listed among the top art competitions in the world.
The mission of ArtPrize is to transform the art world through a radically open, global, art competition and cultural experience in Grand Rapids that starts conversation, encourages critical discourse, elevates and celebrates artists, transforms urban space and promotes cultural understanding.
About this role :
Artprize is looking for Production Manager to oversee the logistical and technical elements of all events during ArtPrize, including large-scale, high-profile productions. This role involves working closely with the Operations and Production team, artists, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to ensure seamless planning and execution throughout all stages of the event. The Production Manager will play a key role in coordinating timelines, budgets, staffing, and materials, ensuring that each event runs smoothly, safely, and on schedule.
This position pays $25 / hour and is a seasonal opportunity expected to last from April 2025 through October 2025. An estimate of the time requirements are below :
- April - 20 hours per week
- May - 25 hours per week
- June - 30 hours per week
- July - 40 hours per week
- August - 40 hours per week
- September - 40 hours per week
- October - 25 hours per week
What You'll Do :
Key Responsibilities will include :
Planning & Coordination :
Logistics & Operations :
Team Leadership :
Health & Safety Compliance :
Budget & Vendor Management :
Problem-Solving :
Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in event production, preferably in arts or festival environments along with a strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and vendor management.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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