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Posting Date: 07/28/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 0123402 Position Title: Senior Production Manager Hiring Range: Minimum $79,200; 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: Hanover, NH (Office is located in Wilson Hall); Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only Is this a term position?: No 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 Experience Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - 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 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 the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Demonstrated knowledge of the 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 (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) 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: Demonstrated knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Commitment to diversity and to 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, such as major touring theatrical productions, concert tours, the full range of performing arts, and community events. 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; experience in teaching, mentorship, or training roles; experience mentoring student employees. Interest in and strong commitment to the mission and programs of the Hopkins Center. Demonstrated fluency in the use of technology and commitment to adopting new technology; current, demonstrated fluency in all stage production disciplines. Department Contacts
Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries: Jan Sillery Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-1417 Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title: Jan Sillery Department Contact's Phone Number: 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. Special Instructions To Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
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Posting Date: 07/28/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 0123402 Position Title: Senior Production Manager Hiring Range: Minimum $79,200; 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: Hanover, NH (Office is located in Wilson Hall); Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only Is this a term position?: No 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 Experience Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - 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 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 the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Demonstrated knowledge of the 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 (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) 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: Demonstrated knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Commitment to diversity and to 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, such as major touring theatrical productions, concert tours, the full range of performing arts, and community events. 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; experience in teaching, mentorship, or training roles; experience mentoring student employees. Interest in and strong commitment to the mission and programs of the Hopkins Center. Demonstrated fluency in the use of technology and commitment to adopting new technology; current, demonstrated fluency in all stage production disciplines. Department Contacts
Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries: Jan Sillery Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-1417 Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title: Jan Sillery Department Contact's Phone Number: 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. Special Instructions To Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
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