What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Oak Park Elementary School District 97?
- Champions the vision of the school district
- Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
- Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
- Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
- Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
- Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
- Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
- Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
- Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
- Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
- Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
- Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
- Believes, inspires and promotes the mission and vision of BRAVO!
- Passionate about theater and dedicated to collaborating with an equally passionate team
- Student centered, driven and strives for excellence
- Punctual, professional, prepared, efficient, productive, organized
- Self-motivated and follow through on tasks as expected or directed
- Professional and respectful at all times
- Strong communication skills verbally and administratively
- Follow task list as compiled with Artistic Director, Business Manager and as created by the Production Manager
- Responding to email and any parent/staff communication
- Greet all guests entering BRAVO – you may have to stop what you are doing to take care of their needs
- Answer the phone, check the mail, deliver packages and run errands as needed daily in the office
- Prepare all materials for each show - librettos, calendars, Google folders, schedules, production meetings
- Assist and help prepare Rehearsals and build in both process and preparation
- Handle daily parent issues, challenge, questions, concerns – liaison for director(s)
- Research new hire positions and Coordinate interviews with potential new hires with the Artistic Director
- Coordination of Production technical calendar, scheduling and the meeting of deadlines
- Report and update daily - share news, schedules, concerns and achievements
- Plan ahead - always be working 2 weeks to months ahead, planning, preparing and communicating
- Assist with rehearsal process and preparation as needed – new Director & all designers
- Oversee Technical staff (costumer, TD, carpenters, scenic designer, LD, Sound Engineer): schedules, deadlines, meetings
- Assist with all programming and production preliminary details - planning needs/ordering/research
- Plan, communicate and lead production meetings
- Assist with licensing of shows
- Coordinating, delegating or acquiring show specific items; i.e. props, lighting rentals, tool shed needs, rentals (prop, lighting, costume)
- Create and manage the production calendar/schedule for all shows
- Manage and organize strikes with TD or Crew Manager
- Manage and train assistant stage managers (if/when needed)
- Plan, organize and execute Dry Tech with the crew in collaboration with the show team
- Maintain a safe backstage environment at all times - always aware of safety and fire code
- Theatrical, Production and Organizational experience is a must
- Ability to work under pressure and meet daily/weekly deadlines
- Self-motivating, self-starter, proactive, team-player
- Proficient in Google Docs - sheets, docs, forms, airtable
- Strong writing, communication and organizational skills
- Flexible and able to multitask
- Leadership and management skills
JobID: 2856
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities
Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:
4/14/2025
4/14/2025
Location:
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Date Available:
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Production Manager
Revised April 2025
Perm/contract:
Temporary
Department:
Extra Curricular
Primary Reporting Location:
Brooks
Level:
N/A
Salary:
Stipend: $4,500
Date Available:
05/27/2025
Job Category:
Extra Curricular
Reports to:
Sponsor/Administration
Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
About the Role
Starts May 27 - dates/times flexible and TBD
The Production Manager interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Skills and Responsibilities:
Characteristics of a successful BRAVO Team Member:
Daily/Weekly
Productions/Programs
Press and Advertisement
Articles for online publications and newspapers. Assist with writing and preparing Press Releases
Social Media Marketing
Oversee calendar in coordination with BAB for updates on Facebook and Instagram
Volunteer Coordinator/Parent Liaison
Volunteer management, assignment, & implementation with Business Manager.
Field parental questions with email communication with Business Manager
Candidate Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of light work—which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.
