Job Dates: May 1st – July 29th, 2024 with weekly Zoom production meetings May – June.
Residence Dates: Check in on Friday, June 7, 2024, between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Departure is expected by noon on Monday, July 29th, 2024.
Pay: Stipend of $2,000 and housing. This is paid ½ on arrival and remainder at load out.
Housing: Housing will be made available for the position for the duration of the stay in Williamsport at Lycoming College at no cost to the person filling the position.
Summary: The Lycoming College Summer Stock in association with The Community Arts Center (CAC) in Williamsport, PA produces one youth musical production each summer season utilizing professional artisans to create and build a thriving theatrical environment for high school aged performers to build community, comradery, and a love for the theatre.
Job Expectations:
The PM reports to the artistic director and is responsible for realizing the vision of the creative team including the Producer/Artistic Director, Director, Choreographer, and Designers. This position is Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm, and evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Manage and oversee all production staff and production elements for the summer stock production.
- Work with the creative team to build and manage production budgets and production calendars.
- Plan, facilitate and follow up on design discussions, production meetings, site surveys, and shop visits.
- Coordinate with vendors on rental quotes and orders, and confirm delivery and pick up times.
- Work with venue manager to book crews on various calls, if needed.
- Work with technical directors (summer stock and CAC) to provide detailed plans and procedures to ensure safety on site.
- While on site, create and maintain a calm and professional atmosphere for the team.
- Complete thorough reconciliations and archives.
- Collect feedback about processes and work with management to continuously improve communication and better solve problems.
- The PM must maintain a high level of artistic integrity while meeting the budget and schedule requirements and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all artistic and production personnel
Job Requirements:
All candidates should possess a thorough working knowledge of technical theatre, including scenic, lighting, costumes, props, audio/video, and effects as well as familiarity with OSHA regulations and theatrical industry safety and best practices. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed and should have at least 2 years of experience in theatre/production management. Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills are required. Ability to work independently and as a team member, to keep calm and positive under pressure, and to collaborate with others is essential. Maintaining a professional, collaborative, positive environment is a must. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between performance, shop, and rehearsal locations expected.
To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to summerstock@lycoming.edu with the job title in the subject line. Post offer ACT 153 clearances required (criminal history background check, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprinting) and motor vehicle record check.
The duties associated with the position will require you to stand and sit for long periods of time, have both small and large motor skills, withstand repetitive movements of hands and arms for long periods of time, and to safely lift 50lbs by yourself.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.