St. Johns River State College
Production and Events Manager (FT - OPC)
St. Johns River State College, Orange Park, Florida, United States, 32065
Salary :
$53,235.00 - $70,537.00 Annually Location :
Orange Park Campus Job Type:
Full-Time Department:
Comm Cult Enrich-THCA Perf Art Ctr Opening Date:
09/16/2025 Closing Date:
11/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt
Class and Grade
Professional Support, Salary Grade 120
Position Summary St. Johns River State College is seeking a Production and Events Manager to support the Thrasher-Horne Center. The position assists with technical operations and coordinates rental events in the theaters. The Production and Events Manager works closely with the Director of Operations and Production and may serve as the senior technical staff member on-site in their absence. Responsibilities include supervising staff technicians, stagehands, caterers, security, and custodial staff to ensure smooth event execution. About the College - SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State's service area includes St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city; Palatka, the "Gem City of the St. Johns;" and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.
SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at:
Duties and Responsibilities
EVENT MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Orchestrate, plan, and execute rental events and assigned institutional or presented events. Provide initial contact, quotes, agreements, and follow-up for rental events while ensuring excellent customer service. Serve as lead technical staff member for events, shows, and concerts in the absence of the Director of Operations and Production. Collaborate with front-of-house and box office staff to advance presentations and rental events. Accept and process rental payments in accordance with College procedures. TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SUPERVISION
Coordinate and supervise technical crews, security, and custodial staff for successful productions and rentals. Assist in setup, operation, and striking of shows, including scenic construction, rigging, carpentry, and painting. Assess technical needs and staffing requirements for events. Work closely with rental event software system administrators to ensure consistent workflow. MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide occasional pick-up/delivery of performers, equipment, supplies, or art exhibits. Maintain knowledge of CPR and first aid. Assist other Thrasher-Horne Center departments as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent diploma required. • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. • Minimum of two years' work experience in live performance. • Customer service experience required.
Ergonomic Requirements: This position requires bending, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in high places. Work may occur indoors and outdoors with exposure to dust and noise. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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$53,235.00 - $70,537.00 Annually Location :
Orange Park Campus Job Type:
Full-Time Department:
Comm Cult Enrich-THCA Perf Art Ctr Opening Date:
09/16/2025 Closing Date:
11/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Exempt
Class and Grade
Professional Support, Salary Grade 120
Position Summary St. Johns River State College is seeking a Production and Events Manager to support the Thrasher-Horne Center. The position assists with technical operations and coordinates rental events in the theaters. The Production and Events Manager works closely with the Director of Operations and Production and may serve as the senior technical staff member on-site in their absence. Responsibilities include supervising staff technicians, stagehands, caterers, security, and custodial staff to ensure smooth event execution. About the College - SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State's service area includes St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city; Palatka, the "Gem City of the St. Johns;" and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.
SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at:
Duties and Responsibilities
EVENT MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Orchestrate, plan, and execute rental events and assigned institutional or presented events. Provide initial contact, quotes, agreements, and follow-up for rental events while ensuring excellent customer service. Serve as lead technical staff member for events, shows, and concerts in the absence of the Director of Operations and Production. Collaborate with front-of-house and box office staff to advance presentations and rental events. Accept and process rental payments in accordance with College procedures. TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SUPERVISION
Coordinate and supervise technical crews, security, and custodial staff for successful productions and rentals. Assist in setup, operation, and striking of shows, including scenic construction, rigging, carpentry, and painting. Assess technical needs and staffing requirements for events. Work closely with rental event software system administrators to ensure consistent workflow. MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide occasional pick-up/delivery of performers, equipment, supplies, or art exhibits. Maintain knowledge of CPR and first aid. Assist other Thrasher-Horne Center departments as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent diploma required. • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. • Minimum of two years' work experience in live performance. • Customer service experience required.
Ergonomic Requirements: This position requires bending, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in high places. Work may occur indoors and outdoors with exposure to dust and noise. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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