Production Coordinator

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our production team. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating key elements of all Patel Conservatory productions/events and facility operations and maintenance.

Located in downtown Tampa, the 335,000 square-foot Straz Center, one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 26 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with technical aspects of conservatory productions under the Technical Director's guidance.
• Maintain scheduling calendars and develop standard operating procedures for Patel productions.
• Oversee administration, ordering supplies, maintaining records, and processing paperwork for production staff.
• Track and collaborate on production budgets with Department Chairs and the Technical Director.
• Support archival documentation, including filming productions and maintaining event records.
• Liaise with designers, contractors, and facility renters to ensure technical and safety compliance.
• Maintain and manage props, scenic, wardrobe, and technical venue equipment.
• Provide technical support for rehearsals, performances, and production meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position assists with supervising part-time Production staff and independent contractors under the direction of the Technical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Demonstrated construction and technical skills in a theatrical context
• Strong organizational, interpersonal (including conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation), verbal, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of theater, dance, and music productions and presentations, including lighting, sound, stage, and set design
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both within a small team and autonomously
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages (e.g., Vectorworks) and a practical understanding of/or experience with QLAB and ETC ION software
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent time management, planning, financial and administrative skills
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety principals relevant to the position and experience in risk assessment of projects and tasks
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as required
• Current valid driver's license

Education and Work Experience:

• University degree in technical theater preferred, or equivalent work experience in production management
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience with production coordination and/or substantial stage management experience within a professional performing arts or entertainment venue

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Primarily indoors, employee is occasionally required to work outside.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and use the telephone and computer for long periods of time; traverse the facility; reach; and communicate.
• Ability to move event materials or theatrical equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to ascend and descend narrow ladders between floors backstage; approximately 50% of performance facility is reachable only by stairs or ladder
• The individual must be able to identify visual and auditory difficulties occurring during events/productions
• Ability to perform work in low light areas and/or areas of restricted access
• The position occasionally requires work in areas where hazardous materials (e.g., spray paint or cleansers) are present
• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.