Associate Production Manager

ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER

ABOUT PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of approximately $2.1 million, Porchlight is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for nearly 30 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight Music Theatre delights more than 30,000 patrons each year with a Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; the Porchlight in Concert symphonic staged reading series; and the free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park summer concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships. 

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Porchlight seeks a motivated individual to assure the success of all Porchlight Music Theatre productions and events. Reporting to the Director of Production,  the Associate Production Manager (APM) will assist in the coordination and execution of all production needs for artistic programs which includes but is not limited to the development and communication of the production schedule,  the maintenance of production budgets, scheduling and execution of production meetings, management of director/design teams, supervision of Production Department Heads, collaboration with the Production Management Team to manage the logistics of planning, organization and scheduling for load in, tech, run and load out of each production, availability during performance run, providing technical trouble-shooting and support, contracting, hiring and onboarding of artistic and production personnel,  payroll processing and budget reconciliation. 

A detailed job description is viewable at our website: https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two (2) years’ experience of production in live professional theatre.  Knowledge of all areas of technical theatre needed; experience as crew member and supervisor a plus.

• Proven leadership and production management experience; diplomacy and calmness under stress, and excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to handle numerous tasks at the same time and coordinate all aspects of productions.
• Ability to work a mixture of business hours, nights and weekends as dictated by the production schedule.
• Comfort and proficiency with computers and software. An understanding of budgeting and scheduling is required.
• Previous supervision and oversight of in-house Scene Shop is desirable.
• Must be able to physically access all technical spaces in the theater.
• A commitment to creating an equitable,  safe, inclusive and empowering environment for all people.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.

COMPENSATION

• $59,000 annually
• Optional individual PPO health insurance with at least 80% employer contribution for individual coverage; optional dental/vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually
• Flexible hybrid work setting

CLOSING & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send a cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org. No phone calls, please. Resumes will be accepted through October4, 2024, after which the application process is closed. Initial virtual screening interviews will be held September 23 - October 4, with additional live interviews for final candidates from Oct 7 - Oct 16.

Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.

https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/