Oak Park Elementary District 97
Openings as of 4/16/2025
We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.
Production Manager JobID: 2856
Date Posted: 4/14/2025
Date Available: 05/27/2025
About the Role
Starts May 27 - dates/times flexible and TBD Responsibilities
Follow task list as compiled with Artistic Director, Business Manager and as created by the Production Manager. Respond to email and any parent/staff communication. Greet all guests entering BRAVO and attend to their needs. Answer the phone, check the mail, deliver packages and run errands as needed daily in the office. Prepare all materials for each show - librettos, calendars, Google folders, schedules, production meetings. Assist and help prepare Rehearsals and build in both process and preparation. Handle daily parent issues, challenges, questions, concerns – serve as liaison for director(s). Research new hire positions and coordinate interviews with potential new hires with the Artistic Director. Coordinate Production technical calendar, scheduling and the meeting of deadlines. Report and update daily - share news, schedules, concerns and achievements. Plan ahead - always be working 2 weeks to months ahead, planning, preparing and communicating. Assist with rehearsal process and preparation as needed – new Director & all designers. Oversee Technical staff (costumer, TD, carpenters, scenic designer, LD, Sound Engineer): schedules, deadlines, meetings. Assist with all programming and production preliminary details - planning needs/ordering/research. Plan, communicate and lead production meetings. Assist with licensing of shows. Coordinate, delegate or acquire show specific items; i.e. props, lighting rentals, tool shed needs, rentals (prop, lighting, costume). Create and manage the production calendar/schedule for all shows. Manage and organize strikes with TD or Crew Manager. Manage and train assistant stage managers (if/when needed). Plan, organize and execute Dry Tech with the crew in collaboration with the show team. Maintain a safe backstage environment at all times - always aware of safety and fire code. Press and Advertisement
Write articles for online publications and newspapers. Assist with writing and preparing Press Releases. Oversee calendar in coordination with BAB for updates on Facebook and Instagram. Manage volunteer assignments and implementation with Business Manager. Field parental questions with email communication with Business Manager. Candidate Qualifications
Theatrical, Production and Organizational experience is a must. Ability to work under pressure and meet daily/weekly deadlines. Self-motivating, self-starter, proactive, team-player. Proficient in Google Docs - sheets, docs, forms, Airtable. Strong writing, communication and organizational skills. Flexible and able to multitask. Leadership and management skills. Physical Requirements
This position requires the performance of light work—which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.
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Starts May 27 - dates/times flexible and TBD Responsibilities
Follow task list as compiled with Artistic Director, Business Manager and as created by the Production Manager. Respond to email and any parent/staff communication. Greet all guests entering BRAVO and attend to their needs. Answer the phone, check the mail, deliver packages and run errands as needed daily in the office. Prepare all materials for each show - librettos, calendars, Google folders, schedules, production meetings. Assist and help prepare Rehearsals and build in both process and preparation. Handle daily parent issues, challenges, questions, concerns – serve as liaison for director(s). Research new hire positions and coordinate interviews with potential new hires with the Artistic Director. Coordinate Production technical calendar, scheduling and the meeting of deadlines. Report and update daily - share news, schedules, concerns and achievements. Plan ahead - always be working 2 weeks to months ahead, planning, preparing and communicating. Assist with rehearsal process and preparation as needed – new Director & all designers. Oversee Technical staff (costumer, TD, carpenters, scenic designer, LD, Sound Engineer): schedules, deadlines, meetings. Assist with all programming and production preliminary details - planning needs/ordering/research. Plan, communicate and lead production meetings. Assist with licensing of shows. Coordinate, delegate or acquire show specific items; i.e. props, lighting rentals, tool shed needs, rentals (prop, lighting, costume). Create and manage the production calendar/schedule for all shows. Manage and organize strikes with TD or Crew Manager. Manage and train assistant stage managers (if/when needed). Plan, organize and execute Dry Tech with the crew in collaboration with the show team. Maintain a safe backstage environment at all times - always aware of safety and fire code. Press and Advertisement
Write articles for online publications and newspapers. Assist with writing and preparing Press Releases. Oversee calendar in coordination with BAB for updates on Facebook and Instagram. Manage volunteer assignments and implementation with Business Manager. Field parental questions with email communication with Business Manager. Candidate Qualifications
Theatrical, Production and Organizational experience is a must. Ability to work under pressure and meet daily/weekly deadlines. Self-motivating, self-starter, proactive, team-player. Proficient in Google Docs - sheets, docs, forms, Airtable. Strong writing, communication and organizational skills. Flexible and able to multitask. Leadership and management skills. Physical Requirements
This position requires the performance of light work—which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.
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