Production Manager (Instructional Support Spec, SL-4)

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Production Manager (Instructional Support Spec, SL-4)

06/01/2025

Conservatory of Theatre Arts

Full Time

$62,596 ( $4,000 location pay)

$64,474 ( $4.000 location pay)

Production Manager for all production-related activities in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts. Oversees all matters relating to scheduling, budgets, construction, equipment, and student/professional personnel employed in the mounting of Conservatory productions, and mentors students in collaboration and leadership through applied learning. Manages all production shop operations in the Conservatory and serves as direct supervisor of Scene Shop Supervisor, Costume Shop Supervisor, Properties Shop Supervisor, Assistant Production Manager/CMFT Shops Supervisor, and part-time Paint Deck Supervisor.

Together with faculty and other production staff, the Conservatory PM continues to work toward integration of the Theater Arts B.A. and B.F.A. Programs. Manage Conservatory of Theatre Arts production budgets: process and/or monitor all income and payments related to production expenses, including supplies and equipment. Location pay is $4,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in theatrical production management, have supervisory experience, and 5-10 years of professional production and shop experience, or demonstrate equivalent skills and experience in other professional capacities.

The successful candidate will also possess superior organizational, leadership, budgeting, and interpersonal communication/collaboration skills. Successful candidates will be committed to providing conservatory training within the context of a public undergraduate institution housing a unique combination of Arts Conservatory BFA training programs, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Fluency in all aspects of technical theatre and close familiarity with theatrical carpentry, lighting, and sound shop operations and the construction and maintenance of theatrical facilities are essential.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Familiarity with a college conservatory setting and experience working within the SUNY system are considered assets; willingness to adapt professional skills and training to an educational environment is essential.

Please submit a resume of relevant professional experience, a cover letter describing your interest in and fitness for the position, and the names and contact information of 3 professional references.

Benefits -

• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY’s Benefit Summaries website.

• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children’s Center.

• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.

• For detailed information on some of the College’s employee benefits, visit the College’s Human Resources/Benefits website.

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09/01/2025