California State University, Long Beach is hiring: Production Coordinator in Sac

Overview

Working Title: Production Coordinator

Classification Title: Administrative Support Coordinator II

Posting Details: Priority Application Deadline on Wednesday, March 5th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Hiring Preference: Eligible on-campus applicants in CSUEU Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration.

Position Summary

The incumbent coordinates simultaneous, complex projects and assists the overall operational leadership, working closely with faculty/guest directors, faculty/guest-artist choreographers, staff, faculty and students in degree-required courses and/or student employment towards successful production management and technical theatre activities.

The Production Coordinator reports directly to the Department Chair and serves as a communication intermediary between all department heads, designers, faculty/guest directors, faculty/guest-artist choreographers, and students to coordinate all aspects of theatre and dance productions, special/outreach events, and community partners/renters.

The Production Coordinator coordinates the schedules for all theatrical and dance laboratory and performance spaces. The role leads the social-media student employees and the marketing for production and assists with mentoring students in production-related courses and projects. The role also leads front-of-house production needs, including digital and print playbills, house manager recruitment and training, and usher recruitment. The Production Coordinator assists with data entry and tracking of production budgets in coordination with the Department Chair and Faculty or Staff Production Manager.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,058 per month - $4,100 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,058 per month - $6,653 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 2

Recruitment Type: Regular (probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasional evenings and weekends; on-site.

Department Information

The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Sacramento commits to calling out systemic racism and actively promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment onstage, in rehearsals, in classrooms, and among each other. Our curriculum is supported by studio work and productions, challenging and nurturing students to be interdependent, inclusive leaders who embody diverse practices in theater and dance. Our environment reflects a global perspective with national and international faculty and staff experience.

https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/theatre-dance/

Minimum Qualifications

Note: Entry to this classification requires a functional knowledge of standard office procedures and the ability to understand and operate in various organizational structures. Incumbents should have strong English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to communicate clearly in writing and orally. Knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic may be required. Ability to learn new office technologies and software packages is a prerequisite. These qualifications are typically obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or equivalent, plus several years of related office experience.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrated history of building and maintaining a respectful and professional work environment.
• Experience in coordination and management of production and rehearsal/performance season scheduling and daily/weekly scheduling.
• Experience facilitating theatre and dance production processes with directors, designers, and department leadership to meet production schedules and budget needs.
• Experience overseeing and coordinating social media- and production-related marketing.
• Experience supporting performing arts directing and stage management, coordinating simultaneous technical elements across multiple facilities (costuming, sets, lighting, sound, video).
• Experience implementing safety measures and maintaining safety paperwork, including Injury and Illness Prevention Program forms.
• Experience leading marketing campaigns, including collaboration with guest artists and faculty on production materials (digital marketing, social media, web-based) and event programs.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, production staff, guest artists, and community members; able to engage with local and regional theatre and dance communities.
• Experience in rental contracts, licensing agreements, and coordinating guest artists/outside services for production.
• Experience training, mentoring, supervising trainees, and onboarding new employees; ability to train students in production-related roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights, and weekends for performances.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BFA in Theatre, Arts Administration, or equivalent field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years working in a professional or university theatre or dance company.
• Experience in training students and/or volunteers in production-related responsibilities (e.g., stage management, house management, marketing, or production crew).
• Relevant OSHA certification.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter. Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus is 300 acres along the American River. Sacramento is diverse and livable, with a large enrollment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Learn more at the Hornet Family pages.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. See the policy statements and accommodations at the links provided in the original posting. The university is committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free environment and to mandatory training for new employees.