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Temporary Assistant Production Manager

The New School

Responsibilities:

The College of Performing Arts at The New School (CoPA) is seeking two Temporary Assistant Production Managers (APM) to join its Production team. The CoPA Production department oversees all Drama Mainstage productions, Operas, Ensemble Concerts, and Class & Small Ensemble performances, as well as providing various levels of support for other CoPA activities, including meetings, lectures, workshops, and special events.

The Temporary Assistant Production Manager is a compassionate and motivated administrator who prioritizes students and their experience at CoPA. This position will be a strong collaborator who can work as second on projects handling questions and problems as a proxy on projects. APM should be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly team-oriented environment where priorities may shift, needing initiative, empathy, and flexibility. APM needs to be comfortable working on extent, devised, and experimental projects. This is an onsite position with opportunities for some remote work throughout the year. Some nights and weekends are required.

This is a 21 hour per week fixed-term position ending on May 31, 2024.

The Temporary Assistant Production Manager will act as a second point of contact for multiple spring projects, including but not limited to, the School of Drama BFA Productions and MFA Productions. The APM will assist in scheduling and leading production meetings as well as communicating with creative teams, guest artists, CoPA production staff, and overhire. This team member will also be expected to assist in tracking expenses for individual productions including database entry and petty cash. The APM can expect to be the responsible party onsite for some work calls/ rehearsals both on and offsite based on a schedule determined in collaboration with the Production Managers. APM will report to the Producer of Theater and Opera.

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including actual or perceived gender identity or expression or transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Production Management and Producer, Theater and Opera with all Spring 2023 productions between contract date
  • Act as the 2nd Point of Contact for: Extant Play (BFA 1), New Victory Collaboration (BFA 2), MFA Guest Artist Podcast (MFA1) Through the Looking Glass (BFA3), APEX Festival (MFA2), New Play Workshop (MFA3), Devised Production (BFA4), and Site Specific (MFA4)
  • Assist Production Managers and Producer Cover tech rehearsals/work calls as needed
  • Oversee overhires (student and temp employees) working on the productions
  • Ensure rooms are prepared for production meetings and create Zoom meetings.
  • Assist with Schedule and run production meetings, including generating agendas and taking and distributing notes.
  • Assist with creating and maintaining the production calendars, schedules, detailed budgets, and reports.
  • Managing student conflicts and communicating said conflicts to stage management and CoPA Deans.
  • Assist with Budget tracking and Database entry, Budget and Petty Cash reconciliation
  • Assist Producer with Onboarding documentation for Union and Non-union overhire
  • Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned

To Apply

  • Applicants should submit both a resume and cover letter outlining their interest, skills, and experience concerning this position.
  • Applicants not selected for hire will only be notified upon conclusion of the search process.

Salary:

  • $28/hr

Work Mode

  • Hybrid, minimum 2 day onsite at 151 Bank Street for 15 hour weeks with up to five days/week onsite as assigned or necessary for production operations
  • Nights and weekends are required.
  • Night or Weekend Rehearsal check-ins at Bank Street or offsite locations as needed

Average of 21 hours/week (minimum of 15 hours, maximum of 35 hours per week)

OFF: Below Dates and as requested

  • November 22-November 26
  • December 18-January 7
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Time Off will be unpaid, except for acquired and approved NYC Sick Time

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two years previous experience (including internships/apprenticeships) in production, and/or stage management is required
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to develop creative approaches to complex issues.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Interrogative and independent style of working
  • Interpersonal skills that include management, teamwork and collaboration, conflict resolution
  • Time and task management skills, including re-prioritization and an ability to work graciously under strict time constraints
  • Understanding of the basics of the production process, with working understanding of the operations of Carpentry/Rigging; Lighting; Sound; Carpentry/Props; Costumes; and Video/Projections
  • Experienced or able to learn and develop fluency in The New School’s suite of data systems including GSuite, WorkDay, Tableau, Banner, and 25Live
  • Ability to maintain the health and safety guidelines provided by the New School and ability to ensure supervisees are following the provided procedures
  • Ability to adhere to university COVID-19 policy and requirements
  • Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and the transformative power of the arts and education

Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in an educational or teaching environment
  • Experience with Opera and/or music production, or in film, media, and audio production

Job Family: New School for Drama Special Instructions to Applicants:

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