The Flynn is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center, maintaining a robust schedule of a diverse variety of shows. The Director of Production will support Flynn-presented touring productions; shows and events from external rental clients; and Flynn-produced work.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advance, plan, implement, administer, coordinate, and monitor all performances and installations both in the venues and for off-site productions.
• Oversee technical operations.
• Oversee performance activity.
• Ensure safety compliance at all times.
• Develop and administer operating budgets for performances.
• Participate in planning of short and long-range capital projects involving stage and facility improvements.
• Collaborate to find creative solutions for all performance and design needs.
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• Substantial and relevant professional, technical, and supervisory experience in live performance music, theatre, and dance productions.
• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to technical theater production, including lighting, sound, counterweight fly systems, chain hoists, stage carpentry, properties, and wardrobe.
• Ability to “think outside the box” and collaborate with others to support work that may be atypical of past work at The Flynn and where no applicable precedents exist.
• A wide range of management experiences with strong planning, administrative, organizational, and budgeting skills
• Ability to maintain situational awareness, flexibility, and the leadership capabilities required to quickly understand and adapt to changing conditions.
• General knowledge of computer design and control software, such as lighting programming and sound control systems
• Comfortable with new and evolving technologies; familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, database, and calendar systems
• Comfortable with AutoCAD and/or VectorWorks
• Clear communicator who is calm under pressure and when pulled in many different directions.