Assistant Production Manager

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY

While grounded in the Chicago community, more than 40 original Steppenwolf productions have enjoyed success nationally and internationally, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Sydney, Galway and Dublin. Steppenwolf also holds accolades that include the National Medal of Arts, 14 Tony Awards, two Pulitzer Prize-winning commissions and more. Led by Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis, Executive Director E. Brooke Flanagan and Board of Trustees Chair Keating Crown — Steppenwolf continually redefines the boundaries of live theater and pushes the limits of acting and performance.

Job Title

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Production Manager.

This position works with the Production Manager to manage operations and administration of all production department activities.  The Assistant typically plays a lead Production Manager role on visiting artists/presentations and other special events in the Downstairs and Ensemble Theaters. This position plays a key role in the coordination and mentorship of two Stage Management Apprentices. 

This position reports to the Production Manager and collaborates closely with the production/general management team including Associate General Manager, Company Manager, Production & General Management Administrator, as well as production shop heads.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist with shepherding the design process, aiding shops in value engineering, supporting rehearsal/tech process, running production meetings.

• Production manage visiting artist/presentations and main production contact for rentals/events in Downstairs and Ensemble Theaters 

• Assist in season planning and facilitate maintenance and communication of detailed schedules and calendars 

• Reconcile production department expenses 

• Execute reimbursements for designers  

• Supervise, mentor, and lead hiring process for Stage Management apprentices and other non-AEA support roles for Stage Management. 

• Collaborate with Education Department on production apprenticeship program 

• Liaise with administrative departments to ensure communication and coordination  

• Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines and play a leadership role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. 

• Ensure that the production work environments are inclusive, and respectful for performers, designers, and staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience in project management for the performing arts 

• Three or more years of supervisory and leadership experience are preferred.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong accounting skills 

• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements (USA, AEA, etc)   

• A demonstrated ability to creatively collaborate with a diverse range of designers and design processes and a willingness to adjust the production process to the needs of a given project 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple overlapping and on-going projects to highest standards within the time, human resource, and budgetary constraints 

• An ability to balance design ideas with the more practical needs of quick changes and durability for the demands of a production  

• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures within a performing arts environment 

• Ability and commitment to working with diverse groups in terms of gender expression, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status 

Compensation:

This is a Full-Time position with a salary range of $62,763 - $63,500, per year with excellent benefits package, medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation pay, paid sick time, personal days, Ventra transit benefit program, employee assistance program and 401(k) matching retirement program. 

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references.

Steppenwolf Mission:

Steppenwolf strives to create thrilling, courageous and provocative art in a thoughtful and inclusive environment. We succeed when we disrupt your routine with experiences that spark curiosity, empathy and joy. We invite you to join our ensemble as we navigate, together, our complex world. steppenwolf.org, facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre, twitter.com/steppenwolfthtr and instagram.com/steppenwolfthtr. 

Steppenwolf Core Values: Ensemble; Innovation; Cultural Citizenship

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Steppenwolf complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.