Director, Theater Production - St. Charles, Missouri, United States job with Lindenwood University | 37673942 (2024)

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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Director, Theater Production

Job Code: 18236

Division: College of Arts and Humanities

Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: A-14

Reports To: Department Head, Performing Arts

Positions Supervised: Production Services Specialist, AudioSpecialist, Lighting Coordinator, Scenic Artist, Technical TheatreCoordinator

Job Summary

The director of theater production manages all academicproductions, as well as coordinates with other Universitystakeholders to help facilitate University events, rentals, andtouring performances in the J. Scheidegger Center for theArts.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibilities that will berequired of positions given this title and shall not be construedas a declaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Employees may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Supervises theater production staff within the performing artsdepartment to ensure smooth and efficient productionoperations
• Works with department head to generate and manage theaterproduction budgets
• Ensures compliance with University and industry safetystandards for the use of space, equipment, etc., within the theaterproduction team
• Works with department head to identify and communicate withfacilities about necessary repairs, scheduled inspections, androutine maintenance
• Assists with production responsibilities in relevant area(s) ofspecialization (e.g., lighting, electrics, audio, video,carpentry/rigging, etc.).
• Teaches up to two classes per academic year, dependent uponcredentialing, performing arts departmental needs, and timeavailability
• Ensures effective management of theater production budgets andunified production calendar
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate inventory, supplies, andequipment for theater production
• Assists in the review of rental contracts and other space usagerequests, in collaboration with other University stakeholders
• Collaborates with the facilities department to maintain thehighest standards of safety for students, faculty, staff, patrons,guests, and visitors, including compliance with all city, state,and federal requirements

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Establishes long- and short-term strategic goals based onassessment data and ensures standards for the department and itsfield are met or exceeded
• Adapts and modifies leadership based on new information and/ordata; works to set and unite people on the new direction
• Utilizes effective strategies to build collaboration formaximum execution
• Aligns division/department purpose and actions with relevantUniversity initiatives and higher education trends
• Leads through attention to detail in production planning andexecution
• Provides direct, onsite supervision of theater productionstaff
• Prioritizes real experience and real success for students
• Collaborates with performing arts department designers,directors, and other stakeholders to accomplish artistic goals,balancing cost, and artistic integrity

Employee Management and Development

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassadorof the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Recruits, interviews, recommends, welcomes, observes, andmonitors performance of department staff
• Sets clear performance expectations and holds employeesaccountable
• Complies with institutional and school policies andprocedures
• Conducts annual employee evaluations based on evidence,observation, and feedback

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Required qualifications toeffectively perform the job. An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. (Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university inrelated field required; master’s degree in theater or closelyrelated field preferred
• Minimum 5 years professional experience working with theatricaland stage productions required; experienced leadership of theaterproduction within academic environment strongly preferred
• Proven success in a leadership and management rolerequired
• Touring experience preferred
• Stage management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, butnot all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilitiesnecessary to perform the job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures
• Requires a strong leader and manager who can achieve effectiveoutcomes, build credibility and trust, and ensure exceptionalservice to all stakeholders
• Must have excellent verbal and written communicationskills
• Must possess a high level of creativity and be able to fosterhighly effective relationships
• Must be organized and able to work independently on multipletasks with strong attention to detail
• Must have strong professional integrity
• Must be able to use good judgment, think critically, andcommunicate effectively
• Must have knowledge of and experience with safety regulationsand record keeping, lighting systems, sound systems, electricalsystems, current trends in theatrical stage systems, theatricalsuppliers and vendors, budgeting, IT structures and current trendsin theatrical/office technology, and event productionmanagement
• Must have experience working within professional models ofarts/production management and technical direction for variousartistic events
• Must be able to work with a positive attitude in highpressure/high stress situations.
• Must be able to track and work within established budgets
• Must have strong planning, administrative, organizational,supervisory, and budget management skills
• Must have up-to-date industry knowledge (lighting systems,audio systems, stage systems, video, film, welding, rigging, andcarpentry)
• Must have working knowledge of design/architectural software aswell as Microsoft Office applications

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of the functions of thisjob. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’sflexible work designation descriptions.

• General office conditions and varied performance environmentsassociated with theatrical, artistic, and special productions
• Fast-paced arts center environment housing both large andsmall-scale performance venues; multiple arts and communicationspersonnel and classrooms; wide variety of performances/events,including touring productions, celebrity artists from diversegenres, academic productions, and University events
• The employee may be subject to some atmospheric conditions suchas fumes, odor, dust, etc.
• Outside weather conditions
• Loud noise levels on occasion
• Must be able to work variable days and extended hours,including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associatedwith the performance of the functions of this job. The physicaldemands described below are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work effectively at a computer for extended period of time eachday
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must be able to navigate stage, rigging, sound, video, andlighting terrain
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depthperception
• Regular use of telephones, computers, and headsets/radios

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.