Production Manager Hybrid; Mesa, AZ; Tempe, AZ; Gilbert, AZ; Apache Junction, AZ; Phoenix, AZ

Mesa Encore Theatre has served the East Valley community for nearly a century, providing high-quality, accessible live theater.

Role Type: Stipend Based Contract | 1099

Term Length: One Season with the possibility of renewal

Time Commitment: Approximately 10–18 hours/month (depends upon show schedule)

Reports To: Board of Directors

Meeting Cadence: Monthly Board meeting + Monthly meeting with President, and Vice President + Production Meetings as scheduled.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Production Manager works with the Technical Director, Show Director, technical crew and designers to make sure the technical elements of a show are completed safely, on time and on budget. The Production Manager works on a variety of different shows during MET’s theatre season.

• Create and maintain a production schedule for each show.

• Organize and run production meetings for cast and production personnel during the production cycle of each show.

• Work closely with Directors and designers to make decisions regarding set, costume, lighting, and other aspects of a production, and ensure these are within the budget of the production.

• Ensure that decisions be made regarding the set of production are carried out safely.

• Prepare production budget and monitor expenses.

• Organize load in and strike.

• Recruit and oversee carpenters, painters, volunteers and other production personnel to build sets according to design specifications.

• Production Management Skills

• Ability to manage people

• Problem-Solving skills

• Strong skills in project management, communication, and organizational planning.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Knowledge of the technical aspects of the production

• Ability to remain calm and clear-headed at all times.

• Willingness to adapt to new technology for communication, set design and budgeting

• Knowledge of scenic carpentry techniques and tools

• Attention to detail.

• Skills with basic construction methods and tools.

This is a stipend-paid position with flexible scheduling based on production timelines. Expected time commitment varies by production cycle; evening and weekend availability required during rehearsals and performances.

Mesa Encore Theatre (MET) is committed to accomplishing its mission through inclusion of all people. The MET Board, staff, volunteers, and participants will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.