Position: Director of Production

Status: Full-time/Regular/Exempt

Reports to: General Director

Supervises:

Set, Costume, Lighting and Wig/Make-up Designers; Technical and Production Director; Stage and Production Manager; Production Coordinator; Props Director; Costume Director; Wig and Makeup Supervisor; Other Seasonal production employees

Liaises with: Senior Department Directors and Facilities Manager

Normal hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours per week) During performance season, additional hours, including evenings and weekends, are required. 

Effective date: ASAP

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Production manages all Production related departments, staff and projects, and is responsible for planning, preparation, coordination, management and supervision of all Production operations, including financial oversight and budgeting of all production-related elements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel

• Recruits, engages, manages and directs all Production Department personnel
• Prepares and executes production department employment contracts
• Prepares and tracks performance evaluations
• Educates staff on company personnel policies
• Ensure that the personnel policies are carried out and that the Production Department functions smoothly and efficiently in collaboration with other areas of the company

Production Administration

• Reviews, recommends, and negotiates, contracts for incoming production rentals and co-productions
• Determines the Design Development calendar, communicates and enforces relevant deadlines
• Engages designers to produce physical productions of the highest possible artistic merit and technical standards within the scope of the company’s budgets

Technical and Production Operations

• Administers personnel arrangements for each production
• Oversees and conducts production-related communication with theatre and unions, organizes and leads collective bargaining with those unions
• Establishes and maintains contact with designers, directors, renting ("producing") companies and others required to plan, schedules and implements shipping, delivery, setup and operation of scenery and stage properties for season productions

Contracts/Agreements

• Negotiates, prepares, and executes contracts for all Production department employees and contractors, production rentals and co-productions, and foreign company transactions

Finance

• Prepares budgets, forecasts and expense reports for all production activities
• Approves disbursements, reviews and authorizes all purchases and labor-related paperwork
• Consults with other departments to create long-range and multi-year budgets

 Special Operations

• Establishes and sets facility and production rental and co-production policies, rates, procedures
• Maximizes revenue and return from rental activities

Interdepartmental responsibilities

• Advises General Director on contractual and employment matters
• Assists Development department with grant proposals by providing requested production-related information and materials as needed
• Coordinates with the Marketing department on marketing materials by providing information about the current/upcoming season and productions, offering input and feedback as materials are being developed, and proofreading for accuracy of Production-related details

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

OTHER DUTIES
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required/Essential:

• Complete understanding of theater techniques and processes
• Intermediate or greater proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of standard accounting principles
• Able to lead and work with a team
• Highly self-motivated
• Able to manage multiple projects in a production environment
• Working knowledge or greater of VectorWorks or similar CAD program

Highly Desirable:

• Able to communicate effectively
• Design background
• Strong leadership ability

JOB CONDITIONS

The DoP has a wide variety of duties, both inside and away from the office.  Roughly 85% of the workday is spent either on the phone or working at a computer workstation.  The work area has natural light and a combination of fluorescent and incandescent lighting.

EQUIPMENT USED: In addition to computer workstation and telephone, the Producing Director uses reproduction devices and office tools typical of an office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires extended periods of sitting. Some concentrated data entry using computer keyboard and mouse is required. Phone work is intermittent and usually not for prolonged periods of the workday. Occasional lifting tasks are required and are limited to 40 pounds or less without assistance. The DoP's desk, computer and seating are not shared and can be adjusted to make them more ergonomically comfortable. 

OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

VISION
We celebrate the power of performance, storytelling, and song as an inclusive artistic leader.

MISSION
We gather and inspire audiences, artists, and collaborators to share opera experiences that enliven and connect us all, enhancing the cultural landscape of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

VALUES
We realize our mission and vision with a constellation of values that guide our work:

The Art of Opera

We are unapologetically passionate about the live art of opera, and are energized by its roots as the people’s art form. We believe in its future. We continue the timeless tradition of storytelling, we celebrate the universal language of music, and we honor the brilliance of the human voice. 

Ensemble & Cultural Equity

Our work relies on being an ensemble, and our ensemble only thrives with diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. We commit to actively confronting and dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy, and exclusion in our company, field, and community. We commit to being inclusive and strive every day to be an anti-racist organization. 

Our Shared Humanity

We sing stories about experiences, emotions, and moments that matter in life. In this practice we, together with audiences, aim to reveal and gain insight into the human condition—as a reflection of ourselves, and ourselves in relation to each other. 

Fiscal Strength & Stewardship

We are committed to the fiscal health of our organization, and its bright future. We are dedicated financial stewards of the community and the philanthropic funding that makes our work possible. 

Community Connections

We generate positive impacts for our community, fostering and co-authoring collaborations and programs to achieve meaningful engagement. We contribute to the civic and cultural life of our region, and amplify the contributions and insights of our peers, colleagues, and partners. 

Imagination & the Entrepreneurial Spirit

We accomplish our work with an enthusiasm to be creative, to innovate and transform, to adapt and collaborate. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to achieve sustainability, increase accessibility, and make space for curiosity in attaining our strategic goals. 

Compensation/Benefits: We work to empower and inspire all to be their very best. We are committed to keeping our employees and their families as healthy as they can be, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package.

• Compensation Structure: This position offers an exempt salary of $85,000 + per year, dependent on experience, with the below benefits:

• Our benefits start the 1^st of the month following your start date and include: 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • HAS/FSA
  • Life Insurance 
  • Retirement plan w/employer match
  • Up to 18 days of PTO plus 16+ Paid Holidays off; including the last week of December off!
  • Work-life balance with a 37.5-hour work week! 
  • Two complimentary tickets to all Opera productions
  • Free parking or employer-paid monthly transportation allowance 
  • Indoor bike storage, shower, and locker room