Assistant Production Manager

Position Information

Posting Number
Classification Title Staff
Working Title
Datatel Position A
Annual Hours 2080
Placement Range $19.24 - $21.64
Position Type Regular
Job Category Non-Exempt

General Description
This position coordinates the preparation, set-up, and operation of stage facilities including stage carpentry, rigging, lighting, and sound systems in the OCCC Bruce Owen Theater (BOT) and Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater (VPACT); performs tasks before, during, and after events in support of the administrative needs of the Department; determines in advance of the show as to who and what the client needs are in order to produce the type of show they envision;

translates, understands, and determines if stage plots, line set schedules, and hang plots work in the space; programs and operates audio and light consoles; orders parts and materials for the stage and surrounding areas; records parts and equipment needs for the stage as part of event records; conducts an annual inventory of all stage equipment noting condition, safety, and serviceability;

coordinates storage of supplies and equipment for events; and supervises assigned staff.

Reports To
Production Manager

What position(s) reports to this position?
Temporary Theater Technicians, Labor Services

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in technical theater production management in performing arts and/or live event venue.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge:
  Technical staging systems
• Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and Visio or similar software;
• Supervisory principles
• Design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks or similar software)

Skills

• Operating stage systems
• Supervising others
• Communicating, both verbally and in writing
• Make independent judgment
• Think logically
• Be creative
• Relate to others with tact and diplomacy

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The work is heavy work which requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires strength enough to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

It requires near vision to read and draft documents and forms. It requires flexibility to bend, twist, and reach when performing repair tasks. It requires speech and hearing enough to communicate in person by two-way radio and by telephone. It requires balance to work on equipment while standing on a ladder. It requires manual dexterity to operate keyboards and machine controls.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work hours include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theater, Theater Arts, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience supervising stage crews and/or students.

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours

Normal business hours are Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, or holidays based on events and facility management needs.

Department
Cultural Programs

Job Open Date
11/12/2025

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter and resume. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably…