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Senior Production Manager
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Dartmouth College
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Position Details
Posting date
07/28/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
0123402
Position Title
Senior Production Manager
Hiring Range Minimum
$79,200
Hiring Range Maximum
$99,000
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Office is located
Wilson Hall
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose Reporting to the Managing Director/Executive Producer, the Senior Production Manager is a key member of the Hopkins Center team. Responsible for planning and oversight of all technical aspects related to events, this role provides strategic oversight of day-to-day event production and technical operations across venues and activities including presented, produced, hosted and digital presentations. Leading a team including IATSE union employees, this position balances planning and administration with active engagement in daily production operations combining technical expertise with leadership to advance the Hopkins Center’s mission while maintaining operational excellence.
Required Qualifications Education and Years of Experience : Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :
At least six years of increasingly responsible technical production experience in the arts, cultural, or live entertainment sectors, including at least three years of management responsibility.
Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive production advance processes covering all technical disciplines and administrative aspects such as scheduling, budgeting, and staffing.
Demonstrated experience effectively leading production teams and managing large-scale productions.
Demonstrated accomplishment maintaining current knowledge of production practices and systems across all technical disciplines.
Demonstrated understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
Demonstrated knowledge of techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Demonstrated success in working effectively as part of an equitable, anti-racist, anti-biased team and work environment. Related training a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning in support of the Hop’s overall business plan.
Demonstrated knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Business Acumen: Knowledge and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes needed for making sound decisions.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight or more years of technical production experience, including five or more years of management responsibility.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with a wide variety of arts and entertainment projects.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an arts presenting organization; arts producing organization; university-based organization; or multi-venue performing arts organization.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with international artists and productions.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an educational setting; mentorship or training roles; mentoring student employees.
Interest in and commitment to the Hopkins Center mission.
Fluency in technology and current, demonstrated fluency in all stage production disciplines.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jan Sillery
Phone:
603-646-1417
Cover Letter and Title:
Jan Sillery
Email:
Jan.M.Sillery@dartmouth.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Other Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job? Yes
Special Instructions: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
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Senior Production Manager
role at
Dartmouth College
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. Position Details
Posting date
07/28/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Position Number
0123402
Position Title
Senior Production Manager
Hiring Range Minimum
$79,200
Hiring Range Maximum
$99,000
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Office is located
Wilson Hall
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
N/A
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose Reporting to the Managing Director/Executive Producer, the Senior Production Manager is a key member of the Hopkins Center team. Responsible for planning and oversight of all technical aspects related to events, this role provides strategic oversight of day-to-day event production and technical operations across venues and activities including presented, produced, hosted and digital presentations. Leading a team including IATSE union employees, this position balances planning and administration with active engagement in daily production operations combining technical expertise with leadership to advance the Hopkins Center’s mission while maintaining operational excellence.
Required Qualifications Education and Years of Experience : Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :
At least six years of increasingly responsible technical production experience in the arts, cultural, or live entertainment sectors, including at least three years of management responsibility.
Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive production advance processes covering all technical disciplines and administrative aspects such as scheduling, budgeting, and staffing.
Demonstrated experience effectively leading production teams and managing large-scale productions.
Demonstrated accomplishment maintaining current knowledge of production practices and systems across all technical disciplines.
Demonstrated understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
Demonstrated knowledge of techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Demonstrated success in working effectively as part of an equitable, anti-racist, anti-biased team and work environment. Related training a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning in support of the Hop’s overall business plan.
Demonstrated knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Business Acumen: Knowledge and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes needed for making sound decisions.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight or more years of technical production experience, including five or more years of management responsibility.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with a wide variety of arts and entertainment projects.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an arts presenting organization; arts producing organization; university-based organization; or multi-venue performing arts organization.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with international artists and productions.
Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an educational setting; mentorship or training roles; mentoring student employees.
Interest in and commitment to the Hopkins Center mission.
Fluency in technology and current, demonstrated fluency in all stage production disciplines.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jan Sillery
Phone:
603-646-1417
Cover Letter and Title:
Jan Sillery
Email:
Jan.M.Sillery@dartmouth.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Other Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job? Yes
Special Instructions: Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80213
#J-18808-Ljbffr