Production Office 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.  

Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Haven’s culturally-rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Award program.  

DATES 

March- July 2025 

Part Time then transitions to Full Time 

Non- Exempt 

SUMMARY 

The Production Office Manager is responsible for documenting and sharing Festival production paperwork, including preparing staff orientation materials, credentials, schedules, budgets, and contact lists. The position will also include managing set-up, and strike crew meals/snacks, festival break areas, and radio setup and distribution. Additionally, the Production Office Manager will provide administrative support for Neighborhood Festivals and the June Festival. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Prior experience working in a theatrical or festival environment preferred 

• Ability to communicate with Festival service providers  

• Works well with a team  

• Manages time efficiently 

• Good organizational skills 

• Use of Office Suite and associated Web Apps 

RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to: Director of Production  

Key Communication:  Associate Production Manager, Company Manager, Hospitality Manager, Operations Manager 

COMPENSATION 

$22.00/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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