Production Services Manager

Performing Arts Operations

The Production Services Supervisors are the front-line supervisors of Production Services operations, ensuring that the aesthetic the Production Services staff is creating is appropriate, safe, and pleasing for whatever that event might be - whether a Broadway tour or a Town Hall meeting.

• These positions will focus primarily on providing oversight and assistance to departments such as audio, staging and rigging, and lighting.
• These positions will directly operate equipment in support of events; mentor and supervise part-time and student staff in supporting events; and maintain and repair performing arts center equipment and other assets.
• Function as a crew supervisor or department expert on events; operate live equipment and/or supervise crew members also assigned to that event; uphold the highest possible quality of services.
• Assist Department Managers in preparing equipment and theatrical and production systems to support event use: this may involve scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance and repair; inspect finished work for adherence to quality, functionality, and equipment warranties and safety.
• Perform other duties in support of events or operations as priorities and work schedules requires. May function as building manager (Duty Staff or Call Chief) during work, or on events.
• Coordinate with other Production Services entities, campus entities, and other parties to ensure an event is properly supported.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide part-time and student crew members toward success.
• These positions will work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week with a varied schedule, including nights and weekends

Associate's or Bachelor' s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Demonstrated skills in theatrical staging work, theatrical carpentry, decking systems, and orchestral equipment; experience working with a variety of fly systems, including counterweight, hemp, single purchase, double purchase, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in at least one other discipline such as audio playback, reinforcement, and recording; theatrical lighting installation and console operation; stage management.
• Basic experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products.
• Excellent communication skills, working with broad levels of experience and expertise from the novice user and/or student to professional productions.
• The ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends, is essential.
• Successful candidate, as a working supervisor, will be expected to perform all typical crew member duties including working at heights on lifts and ladders, lifting and pulling heavy objects and other strenuous activities.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $24.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: CSM OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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