PRODUCTION AND EVENTS MANAGER


The Play Group Theatre (PGT) , a non-profit educational theatre located in White Plains, NY, seeks a part-time Production and Events Manager to work as a member of a small creative team. PGT is seeking a creative thinker with strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for arts education.

Requirements:
Degree in technical theatre, or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates a facility with basic carpentry, theatrical lighting, audio, projection and effects, and the systems and tools that support these processes.
Experience in a leadership position
Cultural competence and the ability to interact effectively with people across different cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
- Prior experience in an educational setting is highly desirable.
- Exemplary communication skills
The ability and desire to practice collaboration
- Strong organizational abilities, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently

Responsibilities Include:

Work with TD on all technical aspects of MainStage shows, showcases, events, and rentals in the PGT facility
- Schedule and participate in scenic builds
- Schedule and participate in tech installations
- Ensure scenic and tech installations run on schedule, for a full three show season
- Work with TD to build and maintain roster of overhire technicians
Schedule and manage overhire technicians for build, rental and event dates

Act as liaison between creative staff and TD to ensure technical needs are met for MainStage productions, and that the production department is operating on schedule
- Schedule and participate in production meetings
- Send written updates between meetings

Co-Teach Design/Tech program
- Work with TD to develop weekly curriculum
- Oversee students in shop and booth
- Provide tech week and performance weekend instruction and supervision
- Ensure safety of students in shop and booth at all times

Work with TD, Director of Operations, and Building Manager to staff rental events in the facility
- Build and maintain overhire technician roster
- Work with Director of Operations and Building Manager to ensure technical needs of rental events are met

Work with Director of Operations to ensure all areas of the building remain clutter free, safe and professionally presentable to the public.

PGT+rsquo;s Core Values
The Play Group Theatre has a core value of inclusion among students, staff, and audience alike. We believe that only with a diverse arts community can we fully engage students and audiences, make meaningful art, and reflect the broad range of cultures in our wider community, both on stage and off. The Play Group Theatre is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable space where everyone who walks through the PGT doors is, and feels, valued and respected regardless of race, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or ability. We are committed to building a stronger theatre by ensuring that all voices have an opportunity to be heard, and that The Play Group Theatre remains a safe and brave environment to share ideas.



Please send letter of interest and resume to jill@playgroup.org.