Production Manager (Full-Time, Hybrid)

• Reports to: Director of Production
• Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 annually plus benefits

THE ORGANIZATION

The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization.

Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations.

THE POSITION

The Production Manager is primarily responsible for the production management of the Guthrie’s mainstage season and Dowling Studio programming. Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director of Production, this role is responsible for coordinating the work across multiple production areas, providing clear and effective communication to visiting designers and artists, the Production Manager ensures Guthrie productions open to our audiences on time and within budget.  All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.

This position is full-time, exempt, and benefits-eligible. Compensation for this position ranges between $80,000 – $90,000 annually plus benefits.

The Guthrie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable environment that finds strength in diversity of identity, experience and perspective. We are dedicated to hiring and developing talented teams which are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with different backgrounds, thoughts, and abilities. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production Management

• Provide day-to-day oversight of the execution of all production requirements in support of the work across the Guthrie’s stages and throughout the organization.
• In collaboration and coordination with the Director of Production, provide support and issue resolution with Production Department Heads (PDH).
• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure design guideline documents for creative teams are up to date.
• Assist the Director of Production in creating and maintaining annual production budgets.
• Track show-related expenditures.
• Schedule and lead regular production meetings with Guthrie staff and creative teams.
• Maintain production calendars within the department and share pertinent information across the organization.
• Ensure that the resources and support available to production departments are sufficient to achieve the artistic vision and excellence of the theater.
• Cultivate and promote a safe working environment and ensure that the Guthrie’s production department operates in accordance with current health and safety regulations and best theater practice.
• Ensure that the Guthrie is in compliance with local and national collective bargaining agreements (IATSE, AFM, USA, SDC and AEA).

2. Creative Team Support and Engagement

• Provide clear communication to all members of the creative team ensuring proper understanding of the Guthrie resources available to them.
• Ensure all shared design documentation is updated in shared folders, both internally and externally.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Production Manager, organize onsite design meetings and designer visits.

• Lead the creative team and relevant Guthrie staff through the entire production process.
• Lead design meetings, production meetings and post preview note sessions.
• Communicate changes and updates to members of the creative team and production department heads.

3. Leadership and Supervision

• Lead, manage and supervise the Guthrie’s Production Stage Manager and Events Production Manager.
• Attend and/or run department meetings to communicate pertinent information and communicate shared organizational commitments.
• Coach and develop staff members by monitoring the quality of employees’ work and providing constructive feedback; facilitating conflict resolution among employees; ensuring adherence to legal and organizational policies and procedures and undertaking disciplinary actions if the need arises; and completing annual performance evaluations.
• Actively participate in fostering a work environment centering the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, and Fiscal Responsibility.
• Maintain and approve direct report timesheets and expense reports, PTO requests, and other personnel records.

• Attend regular production department head meetings.
• Attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings when required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience serving in a management role of a theater production department. Formal, informal and cross-disciplinary experiences will be considered.
• Demonstrated computer skills including Dropbox, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of IATSE, AFM, USA, SDC, AEA and LORT collective bargaining agreements.
• Can read and assimilate information from technical design drawings.
• Budget management experience preferred. Aptitude in crafting and overseeing budgets required.
• Proven experience in handling production and design processes on large scale productions.
• Demonstrated creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent time management skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to lead a team, delegate and communicate effectively across multiple departments with dynamic people.
• Working knowledge of and willingness to promote current health and safety practices in the theater industry.
• Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines and adapt to changing priorities as well as attend to numerous projects concurrently.
• Ability and willingness to exercise professional courtesy and discretion at all times and maintain confidentiality as required.

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a theater which includes a variety of hours including evenings and weekends.
• Experience with and commitment to working with individuals and teams that exemplify diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, including but not limited to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, family and/or marital status, creed, religion, ancestry, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, body size/type, status with regard to public assistance or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position.

THE LOCATION

The Guthrie Theater is located in the historic Mill District along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the largest city in the state, Minneapolis offers a large variety of parks, lakes, great food, festivals, malls and more.

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

Be a part of a leading non-profit organization that is committed to serving not only the local Twin Cities community but the industry as a whole.  In addition to a competitive salary, the Guthrie offers top-notch employee benefits and staff perks.

A NOTE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position.

Apply online here:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GUT1000/JobBoard/47c392e4-6d7f-1e47-226b-ee862ea48cfb/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=0aba818c-de6f-463f-9a09-02ab660976c4