What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Manager, Production position at KIMMEL CENTER INC.?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Performance Manager, Production
Department : Production
Reports to : Director of Production
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Performance Manager, Production. The individual in this position is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of performances related to Ensemble Arts Philly and The Philadelphia Orchestra presentations. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who supports the Director of Production in oversight of Production Operations at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Miller Theater, and the Academy of Music.
Essential Functions :
- Supervise production elements for performances and events within The Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and Miller Theater with primary focus on evening and weekend presentations.
- Oversee the intake and communication of event information, prepare cost estimates, hire and supervise vendors, and manage post-event settlements.
- Collaborate effectively with POEA colleagues, resident companies, independent presenters, visiting designers and artists to plan, budget, and realize presentations and events.
- Understand and administer IATSE Stagehand, IATSE Wardrobe and Teamsters CBA’s and resident company license agreements.
- Communicate directly and effectively with artists, musicians, touring staff, external clients and organizational leadership.
- Collaborate proactively with POKC Operations teams, including Audience Experience, Security, Facility Sales, Engineering, and Team Clean.
- Supervise backstage operations in high volume, multidisciplinary performance spaces with an exclusively organized labor workforce.
- Plan and oversee production elements for external wedding events.
- Manage back-of-house artist spaces, including dressing rooms, greenrooms, visiting production offices, kitchenettes, and laundry rooms.
- Serve as a performance liaison with resident companies, including PCMS, COP, Opera Philadelphia, Philadelphia Ballet, Curtis Institute of Music and Philadanco.
- Coordinate and supervise the use of space and materials to enhance the guest and artist experience.
- Communication of Production staffing schedules to POKC departments and resident companies and assist Director of Production with part time department staffing.
- Provide administrative support to the Production department, including Director of Production.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, or military service.
