Temporary Theatre Production Coord.

City of Holladay 

4580 S 2300 E

Holladay, UT 84117

 801-272-9450

Holladay.Ut.gov

TEMPORARY THEATRE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Opening Date: February 13, 2026                                       Closing Date: Open until filled

 Status: Temporary Part-Time - February 2026 – June 2026

Hourly Wage: $25.00 per hour DOQ
                              

The statements and information in this document are neither intended to nor do they create contractual or other rights on behalf of any person hired by the City.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Arts & Cultural Manager, the Theatre Production Coordinator will oversee all Holladay theatrical productions and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversee all theatrical events associated with the City of Holladay, including the production team members and budgets.


• Act as a City liaison with the production team, providing communication and support to the production team and City staff.
  
  
  
  • Oversee rehearsals and auditions and coordinate schedules throughout the process. It is expected that at least half of the Production Coordinator’s hours include attending rehearsals.
  
  
  • Interface with clearing houses to manage rights and royalties and ensure the production team choices abide by the stipulations of contracts.
  
  
  • Create and maintain a production
  
  
  • As directed by the Arts & Culture Manager, coordinate contracts and letters of agreement with production staff and outside
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to purchasing
  
  
  • Create the production playbill, ensuring the proper contractual billing.
  
  
  • Manage the front of house operations during the production run.
  
  
  
  

MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Assist with marketing efforts as needed.


• Assist in fundraising and grant writing efforts by documenting volunteer hours, in-kind donations, or other information as required.


• Coordinate production design and staging needs with the City


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Arts & Cultural Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Requires five years of experience in production management or a similar coordination role. May substitute additional education for experience.

Certificates/Licenses: A valid Utah Driver’s License is required.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office; municipal government procedures; correct English usage; vocabulary; spelling; and arithmetic; theater administration; business practices; and responsibilities of the creative team (i.e. director, choreographer, set designer)


• Responsibility for: Responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials, equipment, money, and/or tools. Flexibility and clear communication are encouraged by coordinating all aspects of the productions and the office. All tasks need to be managed in an organized and timely manner.


• Communication Skills: Interact with art professionals, public and other City department contacts, furnishing and obtaining information; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public


• Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Regular use of office equipment, including a phone, computer,and  copy machine; general understanding of stage equipment.

• Analytical Ability: Follow established work procedures; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public; work independently on assigned projects involving simple research and data collection; report preparation and budget data preparation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, employees typically handle office equipment, objects, or controls; may periodically bend, stoop or crouch; and frequently communicate with others. Work may involve some physical exertion, requiring the need to stand or sit for long periods, and some lifting may be necessary, up to 25 pounds.


• Work Environment: Employee will generally work in a comfortable office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but possible increased noise exposure is expected while attending events. This work may require indoor and outdoor work, including rehearsals and rehearsals/performance in outdoor spaces. This position may also deal with the public in somewhat stressful situations. The employee may occasionally need to handle unpleasant employee issues or member problems. This position requires accurate, detailed work despite frequent interruptions. The job requires mental pressure, fatigue, and moderate exposure to deadlines during an average workday. Holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required.

NOTICE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. It is the policy of the City of Holladay to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process. If you have special needs, please call 801-834-2577. In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. The City of Holladay requires, as a condition of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account.

APPLICATIONS and RESUMES must be submitted online at www.Holladay.Ut.gov (How Do I Appy For Employment). This position is open until filled.

Holladay City is an Equal Opportunity Employer