Dorset Theatre Festival seeks a Production Manager for their 2024 summer season. In-person employment
dates run May 13th through about September 23rd, with pre-season work beginning April 29.

Reporting to the Executive Artistic Director, the Production Manager is a core member of the seasonal Senior
Staff. The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating the production of all scenery, props, paint,
electrics, costumes, and sound in the Festival+rsquo;s 4-show Main Stage season.

The Production Manager will produce production calendars for all shows, schedule and lead all production
meetings, manage and track production budgets, and maintain high standards in all technical departments. The
Production Manager also designs and supervises load-in, changeover, and strike schedules and attends all
technical rehearsals.

As a liaison between production departments, designers, and administrative staff, the Production Manager will
keep records and receipts of all departmental purchasing and collaborate with department heads to monitor
budgets.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in Production Management, a working knowledge of all
aspects of technical theatre, and expertise in one or more departments. Candidates should demonstrate
proficiency with VectorWorks and/or AutoCad and spreadsheets, have excellent communication skills, work well
in a fast-paced environment, be able to problem solve quickly on the fly and be very well organized. Both direct
and indirect supervision of assistant staff members is required.

Valid driver+rsquo;s license required; access to a personal vehicle desirable.