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The AT&T Performing Arts Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right, so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe.

The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Assistant General Manager, the Director of Production supports the Production Department for all shows and events presented at the AT&T Performing Arts Center venues and ancillary spaces, as well as Center presented events off campus. Leadership of production staff including Production Managers, Technical Director, and IA Crew Heads is required. In addition to performing the duties listed below concerning Production Management, this position will contribute to overall daily operations of all Center venues and to all Center initiatives. Extensive interdepartmental collaboration is expected. This position is exempt and will require an excess of 40 hours when required by management. Duties may be assigned or modified as needed by the Assistant General Manager.

This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills that work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end-users of the facilities. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Must be a self-starter and work autonomously using independent judgment. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center's Core Values is imperative.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the Production Department, Patron Services & Events and others to achieve high-quality results in all technical aspects for a variety of events.
• Advance the technical aspects of events as assigned. Coordinate with producing tenants regarding local conditions, venue characteristics and available labor and equipment within the terms of their contract.
• Evaluate the crew and equipment requirements for events while considering budget, overall availability of Center resources and the time available to execute.
• Creation and oversight of annual production opex and capex budgets and forecasting as required.
• Translate these evaluations in to cost projections, budgets, crew calls and purchase and rental orders.
• Identify, evaluate and implement processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Production Department in order to optimize revenue and/or reduce expenses.
• Inform Assistant General Manager regarding current issues facing the Production Department, IATSE and any other relevant daily operational issues.
• Support the Technical Director in determining yearly maintenance and inventory expectations and schedules and securing time to perform.
• Establish strategies and be accountable for ensuring that all necessary technical, production and department information essential to the successful execution of each event has been accurately acquired and disseminated.
• Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with IATSE ensuring proper implementation and interpretation of the contract is maintained.
• Communicate event and department needs at appropriate meetings. Delegate duties and ensure that a task is understood, supervised and accomplished.
• Recruiting, hiring and training of full time, part time and temporary technical staff as required. Cultivate a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and excellence.
• Act as a Manager on Duty as required, supporting the use of the venues by resident or visiting companies, rental clients, third party vendors and crew. Attend performance events to monitor quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and implementation of Center policies and procedures.
• Attend continuing education as recommended by management.
• Participate in emergency management planning and emergency preparedness.
• Complete and submit all required documentation including, but not limited to event reviews, expense reports, malfunction, incident and event reports for all Center events as needed.
• Report any unsafe working conditions or practices to management.
• Develop safety initiatives based on industry best practice and using OSHA, NFPA and others for guidance
• Counsel and develop staffing through a variety of means; yearly reviews, professional development
• Assist with producing and operating Center presented holiday, concert and film festivals. Coordinate budgets, equipment, staffing and participate in day-of-show needs.
• Institute regular meetings with all resident companies to ensure all needs are being met.
• Ensure Center's core values are being adhered to
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities of the senior production manager, production manager, assistant production manager, and technical director.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in performing arts, arts management or equivalent experience.

Experience & Skills

• Requires five to seven years’ experience in large-scale theatrical operations with both hands-on and supervisory skills in a variety of technical disciplines
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of live entertainment production and processes including theatre, dance, concerts etc.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational abilities.
• Must have experience and proven skill at negotiating and implementation of union contracts.
• Comprehensive problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high pressure show environment.
• Able to exhibit appropriate professional and corporate demeanor, considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with members of the public and colleagues in a variety of situations.
• Capacity to effectively and efficiently multitask, set priorities, shift priorities and adapt to changes in situations.
• Skills in assessing customer needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service.
• Excellent communication skills between all areas of production, customers and the public.
• Schedule, workflow, personnel and budget management abilities.
• Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps, plots etc.
• Capable of working at elevated heights, 90 feet and higher. Able to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Appropriate appearance and dress required at all times.
• Available to work frequent long and varied hours including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with Windows based programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with event-based software such as VenueOps and Tessitura a plus.
• CAD/Vectorworks experience a plus.
• ESTA/ETCP certifications a plus.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Must participate in and enforce the company’s COVID 19 protocols

ABOUT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprising of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages. The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.

Our Purpose- Shape the stage for life to thrive in Dallas

Our Vision -To be a catalyst for imaginative excellence that enables economic and artistic growth for Dallas

Our Mission- We are a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates and activates exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations and our community.

Our Commitments

We operate responsibly: Serve as dutiful stewards for our campus and sustainably fulfill our mission

We value artists: Bring innovative, relevant and distinctive performances to our spaces and ensure the success of our Resident Companies and partners

We care for our communities: Be a leader in arts advocacy; listen to, empower, and uplift our artists, artistic organizations, and communities

We deliver quality: Ensure every aspect of the customer experience is enriching, impactful, and memorable

We inspire the next generation: Cultivate the future of the arts through impactful arts education and community engagement programs

We are inclusive: Welcome and celebrate the histories, identities, and experience of our audiences

We energize the city: Strengthen the vibrancy of the Dallas Arts District and make Dallas a better place

At the core of the Center's culture are the values that shape the actions of its people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion, diversity, and equity, extending our dedication to our staff, artists, community, and beyond. Our foremost commitment is to listen to each other, learn from each other, and take a stand for what we know is right. By doing so, we strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and secure within our organization.

The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:

• Achievement Focused- Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the performing arts in Dallas
• Community Minded- Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions
• Customer Service Driven- Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return
• Flexible- Willing to change to achieve results

The Center’s five resident companies are among the city’s leading arts institutions: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center and Texas Ballet Theater.

Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the Center’s campus includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park and are some of the finest performance venues in the world.

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