Associate Production Manager

International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 80% of which are free. 

Focused events in June range from world and nationally-renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area. 

SUMMARY 

The APM will work directly with the Director of Production coordinating the infrastructure and technical requirements and technical staff for the festival.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist the DoP in daily operation, and administrative tasks 

• schedule creation and distribution 

• budget building and tracking 

• communication to vendors for securing materials and rentals 

• communication with venues and guest artists as part of the advance process 

• timesheet tracking and payroll  

• schedule and run production meetings as needed 

• draft drawings, plans for green and technical elements 

• Assist the DoP in advancing the technical aspects of the shows (sound, lighting, video, scenery, backline etc.) 

• Assist the DoP in the hiring process for festival production staff 

• Supervise IATSE crew installation of myriad elements as needed.  

• Supervise/assist Operations crew as needed.  

• Step in as PM as needed 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Prior experience working in stage or production management preferred 

• Prior experience working in theatrical production preferred 

• A strong understanding of carpentry, scenic construction and staging systems.  

• Ability to calmly manage multiple schedules and simultaneous requests 

• Works well with a team 

• Manages time efficiently 

• Good organizational skills 

• Prior experience in AutoCAD 

• Use of Office Suite and associated Web Apps 

RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to the Director of Production  

Key Communication, Production Office Manager, Operations Manager 

DATES

March-July 2025 

Part Time then transitions to Full Time

Non- Exempt

COMPENSATION 

$30.00/hour 

A note that Arts & Ideas programs in a seasonal fashion.  With that, the months of April to July traditionally have heavier workloads than other months.  In this period, some night and weekend hours may be required.  

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law. 

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven. 

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