Production Coordinator

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our production team. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating key elements of all Patel Conservatory productions/events and facility operations and maintenance.

Located in downtown Tampa, the 335,000 square‑foot Straz Center, one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, offers a team‑based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full‑time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

• Assist with technical aspects of conservatory productions under the Technical Director's guidance.
• Maintain scheduling calendars and develop standard operating procedures for Patel productions.
• Oversee administration, ordering supplies, maintaining records, and processing paperwork for production staff.
• Track and collaborate on production budgets with Department Chairs and the Technical Director.
• Support archival documentation, including filming productions and maintaining event records.
• Liaise with designers, contractors, and facility renters to ensure technical and safety compliance.
• Maintain and manage props, scenic, wardrobe, and technical venue equipment.
• Provide technical support for rehearsals, performances, and production meetings.

• This position assists with supervising part‑time Production staff and independent contractors under the direction of the Technical Supervisor.

• Demonstrated construction skills in a theatrical context, with the ability to understand and interpret construction plans.
• Demonstrated technical skills in a theatrical context, including the interpretation of lighting and technical plans.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal (including conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation) and verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of theater, dance, and music productions and presentations, including lighting, sound, stage, and set design.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both within a small team and autonomously.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages (e.g., Vectorworks) and a practical understanding of or experience with QLAB and ETC ION software.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage priorities in a high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent time management, planning, financial and administrative skills.
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety principals relevant to the position and experience in risk assessment of projects and tasks.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as required.
• Current valid driver's license.

• University degree in technical theater preferred, or equivalent work experience in production management.
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience with production coordination and/or substantial stage management experience within a professional performing arts or entertainment venue.

• The nature of this job requires the employee work on‑site as a regular work routine.
• Primarily indoors, employee is occasionally required to work outside.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and use the telephone and computer for long periods of time; traverse the facility; reach; and communicate.
• Ability to move event materials or theatrical equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to ascend and descend narrow ladders between floors backstage; approximately 50% of performance facility is reachable only by stairs or ladder.
• The individual must be able to identify visual and auditory difficulties occurring during events/productions.
• The…