Venue Production Manager

Venue Production Manager

The Venue Production Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of assigned performances and events across Penn Live Arts venues and external venues with a managerial bias to an assigned venue. Reporting to the Director of Venues and taking programmatic direction from the Director of Production, this position serves as the primary point of accountability for all technical and logistical elements of assigned productions from initial advance through load-out while managing relationships with artists, clients, students, and internal operations teams. Working within a matrix management structure, the role oversees production staff and assistant managers across an array of diverse programming streams.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning & Coordination: Advance performances & events with artists, clients, students or other stakeholders, coordinate all details with PLA operations team, manage vendors & 3rd party resources.
• Staff Management & Scheduling: Place labor requests & assign staff schedules as event needs warrant, adjusting schedules if needs arise Staff Direction & Oversight: Provide on-site supervision for production staff & assistant managers, acting as the primary point of accountability for team performance, productivity, and adherence to operational standards.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Use designated channels & platforms to communicate all relevant event related & operations information to the internal PLA team, clients, students, & visiting artists.
• Facilities Liaison: Main point of contact for the facilities during assigned events, relay facilities issues to appropriate parties for resolution.
• Administrative: Prepare, submit, and/or approve timesheets for event coverage, recap & reconcile expenses for budget tracking, manage venue & support space calendars, actively participate in operations team meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience working in a university, performing arts center, or multi-venue environment.
• Working knowledge of Vectorworks, Lightwright, and QLab.
• Experience with ETC Eos Family lighting consoles.
• Proficiency in AV setup and operation.
• Experience working within a matrix management structure.
• Familiarity with budget tracking, cost estimation, and expense reconciliation in a performing arts context.
• Knowledge of IATSE or other union labor agreements.

Application Requirement

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Live Arts

Pay Range

$58,506.00 - $75,000.00 Annual Rate

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.