Associate Production Manager

Associate Production Manager The Associate Production Manager is part of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company Production Management team. This position supports the production process and coordinates production activities and operations for Theatre Company, Education, and Cabaret productions in addition to other Denver Center projects. The ideal candidate will have the following experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g. Theatre, Production Management, Technical Theatre, Arts Administration) or equivalent experience.3–5 years of progressively responsible theatrical management, technical production, or related experience. Clear understanding of the theatrical production process from design development through rehearsal, technical rehearsals, performance, closing, and strike. Background working in technical rehearsals and other complex, time-sensitive production environments. Experience providing Production Management or comparable leadership coverage during rehearsals, performances, events, or other production activities. Uses good judgment to address production challenges, make timely decisions, and recognize when issues need to be escalated. Proven success coordinating the work and priorities of multiple theatrical production disciplines. Experience managing complex schedules, deadlines, and multiple simultaneous production priorities. Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with production budgets, expense tracking, purchasing, reconciliation, and/or forecasting. Working knowledge of theatrical safety practices and experience supporting a safe production environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with digital tools used for production scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and communication. Works effectively both independently and collaboratively, remaining calm, professional, and solution-oriented under pressure. Able to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed. Other desirable skills and experience: Experience working in a regional, LORT, or similar producing theatre environment. Working knowledge of multiple theatrical disciplines (e.g. scenery, props, costumes/wardrobe, lighting, sound, stage management).Familiarity with union theatrical environments and collective bargaining agreements, including AEA, IATSE, USA, and/or SDC.Experience working across multiple simultaneous productions and/or venues. Ability to balance artistic objectives with schedule, budget, staffing, technical, and safety considerations. Ability to anticipate production needs and proactively identify potential challenges. This position has no supervisory responsibility. Ability to adhere to a typical production schedule including weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to feel objects or perform computer duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be asked to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.