Recital Hall Production Manager (Finance)

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Position Summary

The Recital Hall Production Manager works under the direct supervision of the Director of Performance Operations for Music as a member of the SSM Production staff. The Recital Hall Production Manager oversees and runs the technical and production logistics for all services (rehearsals, performances, and special events) scheduled in SSM's Duncan Recital Hall and Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall, including student degree recitals, faculty recitals, non-degree recitals, high-profile guest artist performances, special events, rentals, and other events as appropriate. This position serves as production leadership, liaising with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and patrons on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in stage management, technical theater, or music and has had prior experience working in a professional production setting. This person has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with their team and a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, visiting guest artists, and patrons daily. They are comfortable multi-tasking, organizing, and prioritizing multiple projects. They possess strong problem-solving skills and can respond calmly and quickly to urgent situations. They also enjoy working with and supporting young musicians and faculty in an educational setting.

Workplace Requirements

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person at the Shepherd School of Music. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stationary work at a desk and computer for long periods of time, and availability to work flexible hours, including night and weekend hours, in support of rehearsals, performances, and events as required.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, 9-month benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary range is $40,500 to $45,000 over 9 months, depending on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in theater or music production, or related field in music and/or theatre
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis, may be substituted
• 2+ years' experience in operations, stage management, or technical production for a performing arts organization or higher education institution

Skills:

• An enthusiastic approach to production support in an educational environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, plan and execute workflows, track progress, and meet deadlines and objectives for multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with strong skill in organizing and presenting information
• Strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated ability to independently manage and adjust priorities in a fast-paced performance environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff in an educational and performing arts community
• Ability to mentor others (e.g., student workers)
• Prioritizes safety by adhering to all university policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Preferences

• Knowledge of standard classical music set-ups
• Knowledge of ASIMUT is a plus

Essential Functions

• Responsible for overseeing all the technical and production needs in Duncan Recital Hall and Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall for all scheduled SSM performances and events, including rentals when required
• Anticipates challenges, troubleshoots, and problem-solves with diplomacy in a timely manner to keep production needs and events on track
• Supports the needs of SSM students and faculty, visiting artists and creative partners, and the visiting public to ensure all constituencies are served well
• Maintains the recital hall's physical space and equipment as appropriate to ensure a quality of production excellence for all rehearsals, performances, rentals, and other SSM and/or university events
• Responsible for performing basic maintenance and reporting equipment that needs to be repaired or serviced
• Oversee student workers assigned to staff recital events in Duncan and Organ Halls
• Sets up basic video and audio equipment and records events as required
• Perform video editing for events in Duncan Recital Hall and Organ Hall (when/if applicable) and ensure a quick turnaround for this content to be distributed to students and/or faculty
• In coordination with the Director of Performance Operations for Music, plan and schedule additional production staff support as needed for larger set-ups and events
• Maintain production equipment inventory in the hall (i.e., music stands, chairs, etc.)
• Provide additional production support to other areas of the Shepherd School of Music as assigned by the Director of Performance Operations for Music
• Prioritize safety by adhering to all university policies and procedures

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