Senior Production Manager - Dartmouth College : Job Details

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Position Information

Posting date 07/28/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0123402

Position Title

Position Title Senior Production Manager

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $79,200

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $99,000

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NHOffice is located in Wilson Hall

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. N/A

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Managing Director/Executive Producer, the Senior Production Manager is a key member of the Hopkins Center team. Responsible for planning and oversight of all technical aspects related to events, this role provides strategic oversight of day-to-day event production and technical operations across venues and activities including presented, produced, hosted and digital presentations. Leading a team including IATSE union employees, this position balances planning and administration with active engagement in daily production operations combining technical expertise with leadership to advance the Hopkins Center's mission while maintaining operational excellence.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• At least six years of increasingly responsible technical production experience in the arts, cultural, or live entertainment sectors, including at least three years of management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading comprehensive production advance processes covering all technical disciplines and administrative aspects such scheduling, budgeting, and staffing.
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading production teams and managing large-scale productions.
• Demonstrated accomplishment maintaining current knowledge of production practices and systems across all technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated success in working effectively as part of an equitable, anti-racist, anti-biased team and work environment. Related training a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the Hop's overall business plan.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

• Eight or more years of technical production experience, including five or more years of management responsibility.
• Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with a wide variety of arts and entertainment projects, such as major touring theatrical productions, concert tours, the full range of performing arts, and community events.
• Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an arts presenting organization; arts producing organization; university-based organization; or multi-venue performing arts organization.
• Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience with international artists and productions.
• Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an educational setting; experience in teaching, mentorship, or training roles; experience mentoring student employees.
• Interest in and strong commitment to the mission and programs of the Hopkins Center.
• Demonstrated fluency in the use of technology and commitment to adopting new technology; current, demonstrated fluency in all stage production disciplines.

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 603-###-####

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

In partnership with the Managing Director/Executive Producer, the Senior Production manager is responsible for maintaining a culture of production quality across all Hopkins Center activities. Instills a backstage ethos consistent with attention to detail, safety and creative problem solving. Serves as lead in planning, scheduling advising and personnel management for Hop spaces and events that encompass limitless genres. This role oversees the integration of spaces throughout the Hop facility and works closely and collaboratively as part of a team that keeps the Hop running efficiently and in partnership with key relationships, notably Facilities and Programming.

The Senior Production Manager develops and maintains organization-wide plans for technical systems upkeep, preservation, and replacement; maintains the department's processes and standard operating procedures as well as accurate venue specifications and plans. Preserves and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders and peers across the college, region and nationally in addition to sustaining knowledge of historical, current, and emerging industry practices.

Notable relationships include artists, agents, professional technical personnel, Hopkins Center staff as well as other campus departments and respective leadership.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 60%

Description

Staff Development and Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Senior Production Manager supervises multiple staff personnel in the areas of department systems and administration, technical production, artist services and union employees. This role serves as a leader with respect to the union relationship particularly with contract negotiations in conjunction with other related Hop and Dartmouth personnel. Maintains a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, and development.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20%

Description

Budget and Administration

Manages department budget, including events and inventory/equipment maintenance, purchase, and repair. Works to ensure compliance with college policies and procedures including hiring, staff management, timekeeping, and purchasing. Supports the vision and work within the budget of hosted events by college or other partners.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20%

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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
Optional Documents

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