Two River Theater
Red Bank, NJ
US

DESCRIPTION

POSITION OVERVIEW

Two River Theater (TRT) seeks an experienced individual to fill the full-time position of Associate Production Manager: Artist Care. The Associate Production Manager: Artist Care works under the direction of the Producing Director and collaboratively with the other production departments to manage the day-to-day efforts of the production, company management, and rentals departments. The primary responsibility of this position is to anticipate and meet the production needs of the produced shows, education programs, special projects, and events. The APM serves a key role in supporting the actors and creative teams throughout the season by supervising all aspects of company management and working as a member of the producing team. This position functions in partnership with the Associate Production Manager: Rentals, directly supervises the Company Manager, and works closely with the General Manager, Associate Producer, production department heads, events department, operations department, and administrative office.

ABOUT TWO RIVER THEATER

Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River produces work on two stages—the 350-seat Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. The theater’s recently opened Center for New Work, Education and Design is a three-story facility that includes two rehearsal studios, artist labs, classrooms, expanded shops and centrally located offices. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by former Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). In June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of “10 great places to see a play” across the U.S. Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools and throughout its region. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen and was founded in 1994 by Joan and Robert Rechnitz.

MISSION

We create great American theater by developing and producing new works and world classics that most richly direct our gaze to the life of the human spirit. We cultivate an audience that cherishes the intimate joy of theater, enriched when shared by a community of others.

VISION

To be a theater whose work contributes to the canon of world theater and is a vital cultural resource for our community.

Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all work in a manner that is consistent with Two River’s core values, including our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA), and contribute to the goal of creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive organization by participating in various staff and organizational IDEA initiatives.
• Coordinate planning for, or function as the lead production manager on projects, events, rentals and productions throughout the season as assigned by the Producing Director.
• Administer the daily operation of the production team in collaboration with the Associate Production Manager: Rentals (APMR).
• Directly supervise the Company Manager.
• Provide support when needed to the APMR in supervising the Production Management Assistant.
• Oversee all artist care/company management including the management, upkeep, and scheduling of the theater’s housing inventory for guest artists and staff which includes one home and 15 rental properties, company vehicles, hospitality, artist ticketing, travel, and hotel bookings.
• Lead the planning of strategic company management initiatives such as researching cost effective options for projects in which additional inventory is needed.
• Lead production staff recruitment and hiring for seasonal positions.
• Act as a point person for the incoming stage management team and as a resource for seasonal production assistants.
• Create and maintain production budgets, calendars, and contact sheets.
• Schedule, attend and run design, production and load in/strike meetings as well as tech and rehearsals when needed.
• Adhere to union standards and complete appropriate forms required.
• Work with general management and the administrative office to on/offboard and complete payroll for artists/staff.
• Act as a resource for other production department heads by performing regular check-ins and advising in decision making as needed.
• Manage production’s Emerging Professional program in collaboration with the APMR, this includes recruitment, hiring, residency and professional growth.
• Facilitate purchasing and monitor the tracking of expenses for the production team.
• Participate in health, safety and security initiatives.
• Manage production office petty cash.
• Assist the APMR in managing the facility calendar, which includes internal space requests, outside rentals, and production schedule.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Professional experience in Production Management, Stage Management, or Company Management.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to exhibit tact, grace and discretion in stressful or sensitive situations.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve while keeping big picture goals and parameters in mind.
• Commitment to leading with kindness, especially when diffusing difficult situations or mediating conversations.
• Ability to identify improvements to, maintain and create systems for increased operational efficiency.
• Skilled at both self-directed work and operating as a team.
• Knowledge of or experience working with AEA, USA, SDC and LORT a plus.
• Understanding of design concepts, and the ability to communicate them effectively.
• Ability to supervise the maintenance and repair of theatrical equipment throughout the facility in coordination with the other production department heads.
• Candidates must be resourceful, flexible, organized, collaborative, and professional.
• Night and weekend coverage as needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to drive company vehicles including a large cargo van.

Annual Compensation: $60,000 - $62,000. Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, local business discounts, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

To Apply: Please apply through our ADP Career Center

TRT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary and full benefits. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

SALARY

$60,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

APPLY ONLINE

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