PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Director of Production is responsible for the overall management of the Production Department, balancing artistic vision and integrity with practical needs including deadlines and budgets. The Director of Production will be responsible for budget management, staff development and creative problem solving.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate effective communication among the directors, designers and all members of production staff
• Budget and schedule the needs of the Production Department to ensure the fulfillment of planned productions, presentations, rentals and other events
• Create and monitor schedules for building, production and presentation activities.
• Oversee annual production budget, monitor expenses and provide timely updates of actual expenses and projections
• Facilitate design and production meetings, ensure deadlines are met and oversee the tech/production process
• Administer the production payroll
• Contract production staff (scenic, props, costume, lighting, sound, other production support)
• Hire additional production staff (overhire) as required
• As a member of Senior Staff, work with the Senior Staff to schedule and plan each season and develop strategic plans for the future.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of production management.
• Degree in theater preferred but not required.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.
• Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of all production elements including scenic, properties, lighting, costuming, sound, video, stage management, and directing.
• Previous experience working within SDC, AEA, USA and AFof M policies preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Primarily administrative, balanced between sedentary and light work with occasional lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.

Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.