Production Manager

Description

Position Overview:

The Production Manager is primarily responsible for managing the Symphony’s production activities related to the Symphony’s live concerts and presentations. In addition, this position will assist with other Symphony production areas on an occasional basis. 

Essential Job Functions:

· Create and disseminates Concert Information, Event Service Orders, stage diagrams, and other production related documents

· Oversees orchestra side of orchestra management software, ArtsVision, and acts as System Administrator, which includes training incoming staff. Builds projects and events in ArtsVision for current and future seasons and assists with additional data entry as needed

· Assists Senior Director of Operations with production logistics advancement work 

· Perform significant operations concert duty, which includes concert and event oversight for all SSO performances

· Provide logistical tour/residency support 

· Participate in collective bargaining as needed

· Provide support to VP & General Manager and Senior Director of Operations as needed

· Create and disseminate travel and informational memos to orchestra

· Manage rehearsal logistics for Chamber series

· In conjunction with Senior Director of Operations and Artistic team, manage the current orchestra calendar, as well as future seasons ensuring CBA compliance

· Create and disseminate CBA required calendar notifications to orchestra

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

· BA in Music or Arts Administration or equivalent experience

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in arts administration, preferably with orchestras

· Self-motivated, well organized, detail orientated, and able to meet deadlines on a timely basis

· Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

· Ability to interact effectively with music director, guest artists, orchestra musicians, librarians, personnel managers, staff, stage crew, and volunteers

· Computer proficient (MS Office, database management, word processing, etc.) experience with ArtsVision preferred

· In depth knowledge and love of classical music and ability to read music/orchestral scores 

· Performs extensive concert duty-including evenings and weekends

· Available to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as required for touring activities

· Computer proficient (MS Office, database management, word processing, etc.) experience with ArtsVision preferred. Basic knowledge of CAD is desired.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The functions of this position are performed primarily in an office environment

· Regular activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and bending

· This position may require occasional pulling, lifting and climbing stairs 

· Ability to speak, hear and communicate clearly while handling staff inquiries, telephone calls and customer requests

· Specific vision abilities require close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing, entering and/or analyzing data

· This position requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard and regular pinching, picking up and holding pencils and other desk tools

· Must have the ability to lift 30 pounds as needed

Benefits:

·  Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (PPO, low deductible)

·  Employer paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance

·  Employer paid ORCA pass for Metro, Sound Transit, the WA State ferries, or other public transport system

·  403b retirement savings plan with employer matching at 1 year

·  10 days Vacation Time, 10 days Sick Time

·  2 personal days

·  11 paid holidays per year

·  Your birthday off!

·  Employee Assistance Program

Benaroya Hall values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EOE) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Seattle Symphony will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.