Ravinia Festival · 15 hours ago
Assistant Production Manager
Highland Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$1,300/wk - $1,300/wkRavinia Festival is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding live music performances and fostering community engagement. The Assistant Production Manager will play a crucial role in building and organizing the Production department's daily technical schedule and ensuring the successful execution of performances.
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Responsibilities
Lead the technical advance for Sandra K. Crown Theater, Carousel Stage, Martin Theatre, and select Bennett Gordon Hall and mainstage performances (e.g. run-of-show schedules, tracking backline requirements and rentals as dictated by artist contracts and riders, scheduling mandatory stagehand breaks, etc.)
Serve as stage manager for Sandra K. Crown Theater, Carousel Stage, Martin Theatre, and select Bennett Gordon Hall and Pavilion performances, as assigned
Review, finalize, and distribute run-of-show schedules for all performances in coordination with the Production Manager and Manager of Artist Services and Programming
Distribute weekly internal emails with performance-related information (e.g. security needs, buses/trucks, concert timings, artist signings, etc.)
Serve as a point person alongside the Production Manager in handling artist and Ravinia related security needs (e.g. relaying artist/concert security needs to Ravinia Security team, discussing Ravinia security protocols with artist team, coordinating artist vehicle arrival and departure needs, etc.)
Coordinate tour/venue credential needs and create pass sheets to be distributed at pre-concert security meetings for all assigned performances
Alongside the Operations Coordinator, serve as Production liaison for opera or staged productions to ensure the production runs smoothly. Responsibilities may include: serving as a main point of contact for the cast and creative team, sharing production updates, coordinating daily calls with stage managers, communicating schedules, coordinating prop and wardrobe needs, etc
Assist in overseeing the day-to-day backstage operations and staff in partnership with the Production Manager, Production Operations Manager, and Operations Coordinator
Provide supplemental driving assistance to the Production department with artist transportation and errands, as needed
Act as main receptionist/dispatch for Production department, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience with the technical aspects of concert production
Experience working in live performances (from the performance or arts management end)
Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Clean driving record
Drivers must be age 19+
Record must be free of any violation for speeding in excess of 19mph over the speed limit within the last three years
Record must be free of multiple speeding violations (of any severity) within the last three years
Record must be free of any at-fault accident violations within the last five years
Preferred
Experience overseeing and managing staff
Experience with technical advances and stage management
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Fluency in more than one language is a plus
Benefits
Eligible for Illinois Paid Leave plan.
Monthly cell phone stipend provided during employment.
Staff parking is available at the venue.
Some meals provided throughout the concert season.
Company
Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival®, North America’s oldest music festival, stands today as its most musically diverse, presenting over 100 different events throughout the summer.
Founded in 1904
51-200 employees
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