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Young Musicians Unite · 13 hours ago

Shows and Production Director

Young Musicians Unite is an organization that provides free, high-quality music education to students across Miami-Dade's Title I schools. They are seeking a Shows and Production Director to oversee performances and events, ensuring excellence and alignment with their mission.

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Hiring Manager
Katherine Menendez
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Responsibilities

Lead the execution of high-impact performances—from school showcases to youth festivals and galas
Ensure each event is a meaningful, high-quality experience for students, partners, and guests
Build and manage the event calendar aligned with school schedules, venue availability, and internal priorities
Keep all departments informed and aligned to a single, shared timeline
Supervise internal shows admin associate and freelance production staff
Direct instructors, engineers, tech crew, volunteers, and vendors
Run pre-show briefings and post-show debriefs to foster consistent improvement
Coordinate tech needs, stage plots, run-of-show documents, and logistics
Standardize processes and documentation to ensure flawless execution, even in your absence
Serve as a clear, calm, and confident point of contact for schools, donors, partners, families, and staff
Lead with poise, uphold the YMU standard, and reinforce a strong organizational presence

Qualification

Event managementLogistics coordinationLeadershipAV equipment familiarityBilingual (Spanish/English)Systems mindsetYouth development beliefCommunication skills

Required

5+ years managing live shows/events and leading small teams
Proven success juggling logistics across multiple events
Strong communication and leadership across departments and vendors
Systems mindset with a track record of creating repeatable processes
Deep belief in youth development, mission-driven work, and the power of music
Availability for evening/weekend shows
Based in or relocating to Miami

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Familiarity with AV equipment and production systems
Experience in education, youth development, or nonprofit environments

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits
Mission-aligned work and creative autonomy
Front-row seat to the most inspiring youth performances in the city

Company

Young Musicians Unite

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Young Musicians Unite provides consistent music programming to underserved communities.