General Information
| Job Description | THEATER PROD SPEC 2 | Working Title | Assistant Production Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006144 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Theatre, Film & Digital Prod. - D01038 | Department Head | Keunpyo Park |
| Supervisor | Ben Tusher | Effective Date | 09/06/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Responsible for a specific technical aspect(s) of theater production. May include responsibility for maintenance of theater venues, shops, and storage facilities, including facilities and stage equipment, tools and materials, and developing and implementing operational procedures for all users within the facilities. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Assistant Production Manager assists in the day-to-day execution and production of events and shows in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production by organizing and sharing production information to keep students, staff, faculty, guest artists, and collaborators informed, and to promote a transparent production process. Additionally, they assist in the training of stage managers, house managers, and ushers, provide general production and technical assistance in the Electrics, Scene, and Costume shops, supervise front-of-house operations for productions, and assist in the development of production schedules, budgets, and the organization of the department's seasons. The Assistant Production Manager acts as a production representative at design and production meetings and in technical and dress rehearsals, and helps to evaluate student work for grading or advancement. They assist and facilitate the planning for long-range strategies for production and departmental operations, have a high working knowledge of production and stage management, and exhibit a passion for the art of theatre and film. The Assistant Production Manager reports to the Production Director for the Performing Arts and collaborates with production staff, faculty, and other campus constituents to achieve departmental goals. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Train students in laboratory settings associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work. | 20 |
| Attend technical/dress rehearsals and consult with directors/designers regarding notes, changes, and/or additions. | 15 |
| Fabricates and installs theatrical production elements from design and design specifications provided by theatrical designers in a specific production area(s) such as lights, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc., from design and design specification provided by theatrical designers. | 10 |
| Monitors budgets for limited area of supervision, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits. | 10 |
| Identifies equipment needs; coordinates repairs; may participate in planning of major events. Ensures safe, proper practices of theatrical construction and installation and in safe use, proper handling, and maintenance of all machinery, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment in accordance with federal, state, OSHA and Cal/OSHA guidelines and regulations. | 10 |
| Leads and supervises front of house operations for productions and events. | 10 |
| Administers storage and disposal of theatrical production elements. | 5 |
| Maintains shop facilities and equipment and coordinates with senior managers regarding theater facilities and property maintenance. | 5 |
| Oversees borrowing/rental of theatrical production elements. | 5 |
| Attends department staff and production meetings. | 5 |
| Other duties and tasks as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies. | Required |
| Good working knowledge/skills in basic financial administration. | Required |
| Mastery level knowledge of technical aspects of at least one production area such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc. | Required |
| Good problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills. | Required |
| Good working knowledge of the University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, etc., including safety rules and regulations. | Required |
| Working knowledge of QLab and EOS lighting consoles. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |