Production Manager

Job Description:

Position Title: Production Manager

Reports to: Director of Production

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site)

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful.

You belong here: make the most of this moment.

The Production Manager provides support to staff and artists throughout Crystal Bridges and the Momentary by facilitating the production needs required to support or produce the performing arts offerings and events that will take place.

The Production Manager requires experience in coordination of a wide variety of events, a background in Production technologies, and is self-motivated desire to expand their knowledge of production in the fields of

events and contemporary performing arts. This is a hands-on management position and will require regular night and weekend availability.

• Act as the Production Department’s point-of-contact for all internal and external events at Crystal Bridges and The Momentary and related campus events.
• Development and management of the department’s annual budget, ensuring all projects adhere to approved financial plans and remain on track throughout the fiscal year. Work with programmers and agents to redline and approve production-specific requirements for touring acts.
• Have oversight and lead advancing of production needs for internal and external programs, and other small- to large-scale events such as concerts, lectures, culinary centered events, residencies, and dance performances.
• Maintain the Momentary Production Calendar and assist Director of Production with upkeep of other institutional systems such as data input in Momentous.
• Act as day-of-show contact for artists, crews, and vendors in addition to communicating with internal teams about the details of upcoming and immediate needs.
• Work in conjunction with the Assistant Production Manager to schedule event labor from a shared pool of AVL Technician
• Perform stage management and company management related tasks for rehearsals and performances
• Maintain detailed reports related to the Production department including advances, financial reconciliation, and end-of-show reports
• When necessary, operate AVL equipment, including sound, projection, and lighting equipment, for events
• Assist in the creation of departmental systems and standard operating procedures

• Establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability measures to support effective team performance and achievement of departmental goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Promote continuous improvement, professional development, and collaboration within the assigned team to drive results and support organization priorities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to ensure alignment with organization standards and practices.
• Monitor and manage team performance, addressing attendance, conduct, or productivity issues promptly and professionally.
• Encourage employee engagement and morale through recognition and open communication practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving organizational needs.

• BA in Music, Theater, or Production Technology (Preferred)
• High School Diploma
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,…