POSITION:   Assistant Production Manager

CLASSIFICATION:  Seasonal - Full Time

STATUS:   Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:   Production Manager  

LOCATION:   Williamstown, MA

COMPENSATION: $20 Per Hour  

HIRING TIMELINE: Applications to be accepted until filled with a priority application deadline of 3/18/2024. Application review and interviews to be conducted starting 3/18/2024 with an anticipated start date of 06/13/24 and end date of 8/17/24.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Williamstown Theatre Festival is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as an Assistant Production Manager for the 2024 Season. Working closely with the Production Manager, the Assistant Production Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the rehearsal and performance process for the assigned production. This position requires an attention to detail and a proactive approach to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Management Execution:

• Assist the Production Manager with daily production needs such as procuring production items, reconciliation of expenses, and document creation. 
• Provide on-site support in the theaters during load-in, technical rehearsals, and performance run.  
• Create, distribute, and maintain production documents, such as budgets, fire books, schedules, and space calendars.
• Take notes during meetings and technical rehearsals as directed.
• Assist with the load-in and load-out of campus spaces including offices and workspaces, counting of equipment, and storage of items for off-season. 
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure working environment for yourself and the entire production team.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the production manager to ensure a smooth management of elements for multiple productions. 
• Contribute to creative problem-solving and troubleshooting during the production process, addressing challenges related to performance of the production.
• Work closely with production departments supervisors and various staff to ensure a seamless and integrated production process.
• Partake in season debrief meetings and create documentation of notes that will better serve the position and production management department next summer.
• Embrace the Festival’s commitment to EDIA and Anti-Racism by actively participating in and encouraging behaviors among staff members that exemplify respect; interrupting microaggressions and other behaviors that hinder our EDIA and Anti-Racism efforts; engaging in the diversification of the workforce; demonstrating a degree of cultural competency that encourages healthy relationships with all company members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Williamstown Theatre Festival does not require a specific number of years of experience or have a minimum for educational credentials.
• Previous professional experience or relevant internships in theatrical production or stage management is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to tasks.
• An essential function of this job is in-person work in Williamstown, MA.