Req #: 230138

　　Department: SCHOOL OF DRAMA

　　Posting Date: 01/19/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $5,576 - $8,364 per month

　　Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

　　As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

　　UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

　　POSITION PURPOSE

　　The University of Washington School of Drama (SoD) is seeking a person to join our staff as Production Manager (PM). The Production Manager works with the Executive Director, The School Administrator, faculty, and staff to manage the design and production processes for all SoD productions. This includes working with student and guest creative artists, a professional production staff, student production crews, and graduate student employees in production. The Production Manager plays a critical role in serving our educationally centered mission in a way that is sustainable with the operational resources of the School. The PM is a member of the SoD senior leadership team.

　　The School of Drama is committed to building and supporting a multicultural community that fosters equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Our faculty and staff are expected to understand and embrace our commitment to respecting and representing diverse ideas, races, genders, sexualities, abilities, cultures, religions, and traditions, and to interrupt behaviors that hinder our work towards anti-racism and our diversity and inclusion efforts. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

　　Our mission is to develop innovative and courageous artists and scholars poised to be the creative leaders of tomorrow. The School’s graduates go on to careers in theatre, film, television, arts management, advertising, design, creative media and other areas such as law and business where the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, entrepreneurship and creativity are essential. Seattle is a well-known center of innovation and culture, and the School of Drama enjoys a close relationship with the area’s many regional theatres.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　This position requires a commitment to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion + Access (EDI+A) in addressing its four core responsibilities: 1) Production Management 2) Administration, 3) Venue Operations, 4) Managing Staff.

　　Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDI+A)Uphold, model, and support the School’s student-centric mission and vision. Examples include:

　　Demonstrating inclusive behavior.

　　Maintaining a safe working environment free from any aggressions.

　　Recognizing micro-aggressions and interrupting behaviors that hinder the School’s diversity and inclusion efforts.

　　Attend EDI+A, sexual harassment, anti-bias/anti-oppression training and workshops as scheduled by the School.

　　Stay current with and participate in the School’s Process for Voicing and Receiving Concerns.

　　As part of the School’s leadership team, engage with strategies for implementation of the School of Drama’s Anti-Racist Action planProduction Management (60%)

　　Manage all aspects of SoD productions, keeping the educational mission of the School at the forefront, aligning pedagogical goals with available resources.

　　Create and manage budgets, season calendar, and project specific schedules.

　　Attend and lead technical rehearsals, production meetings, and design processes.

　　Supervise a professional production staff of twelve.

　　Collaborate with production shop heads and staff to ensure safety in all aspects of production

　　Work with faculty regarding student design and production assignments and engage outside employees in design and production as necessary.

　　Acquire rights to plays and ensure compliance with agreements; purchase and distribute scripts.

　　Hire outside guest artists, stage managers, and over-hire production staff as needed; work with academic area heads regarding student employee assignments related to production.

　　Hire and supervise house managers.

　　Work with Drama 101 instructor to arrange student ushers for public performances.

　　Work with Undergraduate Advisor on crew assignments.

　　Arrange and manage auditions, callbacks, and casting.

　　Serve as a resource for students interested in production. This may include direct mentorship or sharing of resources for outside mentorship.Administrative (15%)

　　Serve as member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team.

　　Craft and advise on School policy.

　　Attend necessary SoD and College of Arts and Sciences meetings as needed.

　　Manage, track, and reconcile budgets related to production and facilities

　　Manage income budgets from ticket sales, rentals, gifts, and endowments.

　　Keep up to date on University, College, and School trainings and policies.Venue Operations (15%)

　　Collaborate with SoD Building Coordinators.

　　Liaise with University personnel from Facilities and Environmental Health and Safety.

　　Keep up to date on building safety requirements.

　　Attend Building Coordinator meetings, as needed.

　　Manage fire drills and associated documents.

　　Participate in capital planning with faculty and staff.Manage Staff (10%)

　　Interview and hire staff, guest artists, and over-hire employees

　　Assign and review work; conduct annual performance reviews, and take corrective action up to and through termination, as needed.

　　Hold regular meetings with all production staff.

　　Ensure alignment between the educational goals of the School and the available staffing resources. Advise on how to maintain such alignment as necessary. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree and three years professional theater production experience. A Master’s degree related to theatre production may be considered in lieu of two years of professional experience. Equivalent education/experience can substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications/Skills:Understanding of both professional and educational theater making processes; superior skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); advanced skills in using and creating spreadsheets and internet collaboration tools. Ability to analyze and understand issues pertaining to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion + Access. Ability to read a script and assess requirements in regards to staffing, budgeting and design. Experience reading scaled drawings and drawing packages. Knowledge of theatrical safety conventions and laws. General knowledge of all theater crafts: scenic construction, rigging, automation, scenic painting, costume construction, wardrobe, wigs, lighting, sound, projections, and props. Superior communication skills (English primarily). Strong budgeting skills. Ability to manage employee relations with a wide variety of staff with diverse backgrounds.Physical Ability Ability to perform administrative work using a computer for extended periods of time; up to 8 hours a day. Ability to transfer computer work to performance venues and monitor tech rehearsals (typically at a tech table while using a laptop) for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with assistance if required.Other Skills, Ability and/or KnowledgeHighly developed organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously. The ability to manage shifting and competing priorities, and discretion; flexibility in projects and schedule; attention to detail. Ability to execute projects efficiently and according to schedule. Ability to work independently and to maintain a positive work atmosphere.Special Hours Requirements Work schedule varies and includes frequent evening and weekend hours as well as many weeks in which more than 40 hours are required. This position responds to emergencies on nights and weekends as required.EEO Statement University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

　　University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.