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Posted: 11-Jan-23
Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
Type: Contract
Salary: $350-$450 per week depending
Salary Details:
The Assistant Production Manager is an integral part of the concert production team. This exciting group will work closely with the Music Director, musicians, and guest artists in a thrilling and fast-paced environment to produce exceptional musical performances. This role manages the front-of-house equipment and personnel for lighting and sound needs at all production services.
The Assistant Production Manager reports to the Production Manager and works alongside the Stage Manager, the Recording Engineer, and two Production Fellows. This position will regularly communicate with the Director of Operations and Education, the Orchestra Manager, the Music Librarian, and all festival staff regarding production needs for venues, equipment, and personnel.
Why You Will Love the NRO:
The NRO is an inclusive organization dedicated to teamwork and a highly communicative atmosphere. This professional workplace encourages interaction, synergy, positive feedback, and goal-oriented individuals, all working together to enhance the future of classical music and the Arts.
Our vision is to break barriers between education, performance, and community to develop 21st-century musicians!
What You Will Do:
The Assistant Production Manager will assist in the set-up of chairs, stands, instruments, podium, lighting, sound control, risers and platforms for concerts and rehearsals. This includes but is not limited to:
- Assist with stage changes, microphone hanging, and additional venue technology
- Assist with sound and lighting needs for all rehearsals and performances including setting overhead lights
- Assist with creation of stage plots and the production packet
- Coordinate backstage room signage and sign-ups
- Maintains manager-on-duty responsibilities including security of the Riverwalk Center
- Manage production needs for all festival events, including rehearsals, run-outs, workshops, sectionals, master classes, performances, special events
- Assist in transportation of all production and percussion equipment including library boxes for runouts
- Assist with pre-concert tech checks, prepare calling cues, and call performances
- Provide quality customer service; customers defined as all stakeholders
- Responsible for enforcing and adhering to all OSHA standards and safety outlines implemented by the Town of Breckenridge staff and/or festival administration
- Other duties as assigned
Your Time in Breckenridge:
The position will begin on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, with the last working day on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Breckenridge Arrival: Monday, June 5, 2023 / Breckenridge Departure: Thursday, August 24, 2023
How to Apply:
Prepare a one-page resume along with a cover letter and a list of at least three references complete with their contact information and relationship to you. Send to info@nromusic.org. Please type “Assistant Production Manager” in the subject line.
This position will remain open until filled.
Candidate Profile:
- Previous stage experience is required, orchestral work is a plus.
- At least one year of experience in a production operations setting
- Must be able to handle confidential situations with an even-tempered and professional approach
- Must work well under pressure and prioritize effectively
- The job requires manual labor: lifting trunks and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and transporting these trunks and equipment by use of a hand truck to the stage or transport truck for runouts
- This job requires driving large vehicles; a valid driver’s license is required
- Must be able to provide own computer or laptop
- Above all, must have a positive attitude and be a team player