Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER# Amarillo Careers## PRODUCTION MANAGER Apply:
Civic Center:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 27, 2026 (20 days left to apply):
JR3412
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* JOB TITLE:

** Production Manager
** JOB CLASS NUMBER:
** MGT
040
* * PAY GRADE: G10
**** FLSA STATUS:
** Exempt
* * BUSINESS UNIT NAME:
** Civic Center Operations
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* REPORTS TO:

** Assistant Civic Center Manager
** SUPERVISORY WORK:
** Supervises
* * SALARY:** $50,000 - $60,000 DOQ  
** SUMMARY
* * This position performs administrative and supervisory work in directing the use of the Civic Center Production Department and equipment. Work includes supervising a small permanent staff and large (50+) part-time and contract employee staff and is responsible for the hiring and training of the production crew, purchasing and maintaining equipment, payroll, and assisting Civic Center management with event development.
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Supervises the use of the Civic Center Complex (Amarillo Civic Center and the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.)
* Makes contact with clients to discuss and arrange set-up, equipment use and outside contractors. Advise clients on building technical specifications, production crew requirements and safe operation of Civic Center equipment.
* Advances all concerts and theatrical events with the event’s production personnel.
* Hires, trains, schedules and supervises an adequate number of qualified production technicians.
* Prepares production technical services invoices.
* Prepares bi-weekly part-time staff payroll and submits to payroll clerk.
* Maintains hands-on profile at concerts, theatrical events and other events using production equipment and/or staff.
* Prepares specifications, makes purchases and maintains all technical equipment including, but not limited to, sound and lighting equipment.
* Completes safety inspections in accordance with building policy, City codes, Fire codes, State and Federal laws.
* Acts as Production Manager, technical director and designer for all Amarillo Civic Center Complex events.
* Maintains work logs, performs research and prepares reports as requested.
* Recommends equipment needs to improve client services to Civic Center management.
* Develops and maintains equipment inventory system for all production related equipment including lighting, sound, staging, hand tools and ice maintenance equipment.
* Develops and maintains Access Database. Must include and integrate record keeping for: client and crew contact info; event production elements; crew calls and time sheets; client invoices; and equipment inventory.
* Hires, trains and supervises Assistant Production Managers.
* Recruits and trains part-time stagehands.
* Delegates tasks to Assistant Production Managers and crew leads when possible and provides support and follow up on delegated tasks.
* Makes recommendations that impact the budget and is responsible for managing the departmental budget.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
** Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of five years professional experience in a theatrical production role and a minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory role. A Bachelor Degree in a Production related field is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Access Databases is preferred.  Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Extensive knowledge of theatrical and concert production, lighting design, stage management, electricity, professional audio and trades involved in staging shows, meetings, banquets and exhibitions.
* Ability to plan, delegate, organize and supervise the work of others.
* Considerable knowledge of supervisory and management principles.
* Strong verbal…