Assistant Production Manager

Position Overview

The Assistant Production Manager works under the supervision of the Production Manager. Duties include setting up and maintaining the technical operations for performances in dance, music, theatre, lectures, and visual art exhibits, as well as assist with front-of-house needs. This position works closely with the BAEC Operations Manager. In addition, the Assistant Production Manager manages events in the Schrott Center for the Arts, Shelton Auditorium, and Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall: oversees maintenance of the hall; creates and maintains training manuals, technical packets, and production procedure policies; and oversees the training and scheduling of student workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain all theatrical equipment including sound reinforcement, audio recording, video capture, video projection, lighting and scenic automation equipment, orchestra shell, dance floor, scenery, and props
• Manage events in the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall: oversee maintenance of the hall; create and maintain training manuals, technical packets, and production procedure policies; oversee the training and scheduling of student workers
• Supervise crews and performers to maintain a safe performance and workspace
• Schedule student crews for Jordan College spaces of the Butler Arts Center
• Train and supervise student and IATSE stage crews (load-in, running, and strike)
• Provide leadership and technical support and supervision to students and faculty for classes using the Schrott Center
• Develop appropriate maintenance and repair/replacement schedules for all performance space sound, lighting, and theatrical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years experience in technical theatre
• Experience with live sound reinforcement and multi-track audio recording
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems including hanging, focusing, plotting, programming
• Familiarity with DMX systems
• Experience working with a community-based organization
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR/AED: American Red Cross.
• Strong product knowledge: Working knowledge of entertainment software, Vectorworks, ProTools, Wavelab, Qlab, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong technical aptitude: Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to lead/manage others: Training and supervising student crews.
• Ability to monitor work-related conditions to ensure compliance with operating and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills: Must be able to schedule and balance the needs of multiple events and crews without sacrificing the quality of service to the client
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of theatre production including multi-media operations: lighting, audio, video, recording, stage management, scenery
• Knowledgeable in live sound reinforcement and multi-track audio recording on both analog and digital consoles.
• Knowledgeable in theatrical lighting systems including hanging, focusing, plotting, programming, and familiarity with DMX systems.
• Well-versed in the general practices and show procedures for a variety of events: lectures, concerts, theatre, and dance performances.
• Ability to read lighting and scenic plots and convert the design to practical use.

Preferred Qualification

• Pro Tools
• Digital Audio Consoles
• ETC lighting consoles a plus

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:

• 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year

• 6 Paid Holidays

• In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)

• Health:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs

• Retirement:

• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment

• Tuition Assistance:

• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents

• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment

• Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees

• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree

• Covers tuition only

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:

• Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty

• LinkedIn Learning Courses

• Free premium subscription to the Calm App

• Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT

• Discount at the College Bookstore

• Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain all theatrical equipment including sound reinforcement, audio recording, video capture, video projection, lighting and scenic automation equipment, orchestra shell, dance floor, scenery, and props
• Manage events in the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall: oversee maintenance of the hall; create and maintain training manuals, technical packets, and production procedure policies; oversee the training and scheduling of student workers
• Supervise crews and performers to maintain a safe performance and workspace
• Schedule student crews for Jordan College spaces of the Butler Arts Center
• Train and supervise student and IATSE stage crews (load-in, running, and strike)
• Provide leadership and technical support and supervision to students and faculty for classes using the Schrott Center
• Develop appropriate maintenance and repair/replacement schedules for all performance space sound, lighting, and theatrical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years experience in technical theatre
• Experience with live sound reinforcement and multi-track audio recording
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems including hanging, focusing, plotting, programming
• Familiarity with DMX systems
• Experience working with a community-based organization
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR/AED: American Red Cross.
• Strong product knowledge: Working knowledge of entertainment software, Vectorworks, ProTools, Wavelab, Qlab, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong technical aptitude: Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to lead/manage others: Training and supervising student crews.
• Ability to monitor work-related conditions to ensure compliance with operating and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills: Must be able to schedule and balance the needs of multiple events and crews without sacrificing the quality of service to the client
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of theatre production including multi-media operations: lighting, audio, video, recording, stage management, scenery
• Knowledgeable in live sound reinforcement and multi-track audio recording on both analog and digital consoles.
• Knowledgeable in theatrical lighting systems including hanging, focusing, plotting, programming, and familiarity with DMX systems.
• Well-versed in the general practices and show procedures for a variety of events: lectures, concerts, theatre, and dance performances.
• Ability to read lighting and scenic plots and convert the design to practical use.

Preferred Qualification

• Pro Tools
• Digital Audio Consoles
• ETC lighting consoles a plus

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:

• 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year

• 6 Paid Holidays

• In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)

• Health:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs

• Retirement:

• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment

• Tuition Assistance:

• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents

• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment

• Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees

• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree

• Covers tuition only

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:

• Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty

• LinkedIn Learning Courses

• Free premium subscription to the Calm App

• Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT

• Discount at the College Bookstore

• Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances