RPMGlobal
Oaks Christian School
Job Description
Director of Campus Productions
Full-Time (12-month), Exempt, Category 3
Reports to:Chief Operating Officer
Job Summary
It is the mission of the Oaks Christian School to create an environment of educational and artistic excellence by nurturing creativity, academic integrity, and professionalism in its faculty and students.
The Director of Production at Oaks Christian oversees the entire campus production team and all its responsibilities at school events.
Basic Function and Responsibility
Plan, budget, schedule, implement and oversee all aspects of technical elements (scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, video, company management, and stage management) of theatrical productions for all Oaks Christian productions. Supervise and facilitate the creative aspects of production while following school procurement procedures, local safety codes, and appropriate building use.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Create production budgets and schedules in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Arts Institute/Department Chair, production stage manager, and stage crew. Read and evaluate scripts; determine how they will impact mission, budget, and schedule. Monitor spending on production budgets and make reports to staff and the Senior Administrative Officer/Chief of Staff.
Act as facilitator and a source of information for staff, designers, and directors, giving them the tools and direction necessary to allow them to do their jobs. Keep multiple projects going at the same time. Anticipate future needs and problems.
Work with directors, designers, and the production team to see that projects can be completed within budgeted time, labor, and financial constraints.
Oversee the installation, rehearsing, running, and striking of productions. Coordinate stage activities with Production Technical Manager, department heads, and theatre directors.
Coordinate main schedule on master calendar.
Monitor interactions among designers, faculty, students, and staff; troubleshoot and assist with any problems. When appropriate, inform upper-level administration of any production issues related to staffing or guests, especially questions regarding artistic direction and biblical alignment of the school.
Assure safe work practices and compliance with health, fire, and safety regulations in shops, performance halls, and warehouses.
Assist with hiring permanent staff. Hire temporary staff (both shop staff and running crew) according to contracts, verify timecards, and process payroll. Interpret and enforce OCS policies for production staff.
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and assignment of technical staff.
The Director of Theatre Production is responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive student training and class program that equips students with the skills and experience necessary for all aspects of theatrical production. This includes designing and teaching a structured class or workshop series that introduces students to key production roles—such as stage management, lighting and sound design, set construction, costuming, and technical operations—and providing ongoing mentorship as they apply these skills in live school productions. The Director will cultivate a professional, hands-on learning environment where students take ownership of their roles, collaborate effectively with peers and faculty, and gain an understanding of industry standards and best practices in theatre production.
Make recommendations as needed to the Director of Operations for maintaining and repairing theatrical equipment in performance halls. Recommend new equipment or the modification of existing equipment to Chief Operating Officer. Research current industry standards and practices as it relates to theatrical performance halls and equipment. Collaborate in the specification, purchase, and installation of major theatrical equipment as part of the annual Capital Expenditure process – Utilize Airtable to input all project requests, budget, and spending schedule. Notify and coordinate with CFM (plant facilities team) on building maintenance and improvements. Conduct tours of facilities when requested and assist with various outreach programs. Work in tandem with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure budgets are on target, to assist with employee relations, to maintain steady day-to-day operations, and to solve problems, especially those involving policy ambiguities and creative personalities. Related Duties:
Assist with occasional special projects for the Oaks Christian endeavors that could enhance the profile of the school within the community, enrollment, or the future growth of audiences.Additional duties as assigned. Supervision Exercised: Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over the production team. Functional supervision is exercised over house equipment, safety regulations, work practices, and building mechanical functions in performance venues. Position coordinates closely with the Director of Operations. Qualifications A MFA degree in technical theatre with 7+ years of experience or demonstrated professional managerial experience with a performing-arts organization (theatre, opera, or dance), is necessary. Candidate must have excellent technical knowledge of the performing arts, including drafting, stagecraft, lighting, sound, and safety practices. Candidate must be able to complete, analyze, and manage significant numbers of documents in a highly detailed and accurate manner. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, and experience managing multiple projects running concurrently at one time. Candidate must have experience working with budgets, managing expenses, and reconciling accounts to ensure budget expenditures are accurate. Candidates must have the ability to read scripts and understand their impact on the overall production budget. Excellent use of computer programs including MS Office, Google apps, and Airtable; File-maker pro and Vector works, a plus. Excellent communication and human-resource skills. Must be available to work varying times, or to be on call when needed for evening dress rehearsals and weekend performances for mainstage productions. Additional Information Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Background Screening A pre-employment background check must be conducted before a candidate may receive a firm offer of employment to a staff position at Oaks Christian School.
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Make recommendations as needed to the Director of Operations for maintaining and repairing theatrical equipment in performance halls. Recommend new equipment or the modification of existing equipment to Chief Operating Officer. Research current industry standards and practices as it relates to theatrical performance halls and equipment. Collaborate in the specification, purchase, and installation of major theatrical equipment as part of the annual Capital Expenditure process – Utilize Airtable to input all project requests, budget, and spending schedule. Notify and coordinate with CFM (plant facilities team) on building maintenance and improvements. Conduct tours of facilities when requested and assist with various outreach programs. Work in tandem with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure budgets are on target, to assist with employee relations, to maintain steady day-to-day operations, and to solve problems, especially those involving policy ambiguities and creative personalities. Related Duties:
Assist with occasional special projects for the Oaks Christian endeavors that could enhance the profile of the school within the community, enrollment, or the future growth of audiences.Additional duties as assigned. Supervision Exercised: Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over the production team. Functional supervision is exercised over house equipment, safety regulations, work practices, and building mechanical functions in performance venues. Position coordinates closely with the Director of Operations. Qualifications A MFA degree in technical theatre with 7+ years of experience or demonstrated professional managerial experience with a performing-arts organization (theatre, opera, or dance), is necessary. Candidate must have excellent technical knowledge of the performing arts, including drafting, stagecraft, lighting, sound, and safety practices. Candidate must be able to complete, analyze, and manage significant numbers of documents in a highly detailed and accurate manner. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, and experience managing multiple projects running concurrently at one time. Candidate must have experience working with budgets, managing expenses, and reconciling accounts to ensure budget expenditures are accurate. Candidates must have the ability to read scripts and understand their impact on the overall production budget. Excellent use of computer programs including MS Office, Google apps, and Airtable; File-maker pro and Vector works, a plus. Excellent communication and human-resource skills. Must be available to work varying times, or to be on call when needed for evening dress rehearsals and weekend performances for mainstage productions. Additional Information Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Background Screening A pre-employment background check must be conducted before a candidate may receive a firm offer of employment to a staff position at Oaks Christian School.
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