Production Manager - Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts

JOB DESCRIPTION

In collaboration with the Director of Production, the Production Manager oversees all back of house and stage management activities including the conducting of all rehearsal and public performance activity during Caramoor’s summer season. The Production Manager’s key duties include preparing the stage and dressing rooms for artists, running all rehearsals, and calling public performances throughout the summer. The Production Manager will assist the Director of Production and artistic administration in scheduling, planning, and management of the summer season performances. They will be required to create, maintain, and distribute documentation and signage necessary for smooth-running productions. The Production Manager is responsible for making sure the stage is prepared according to the artist rider for rehearsals and performances. The Production Manager will serve as a point person for staff in charge of artist hospitality.



Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Two plus (2+) years of professional concert production experience (note: classical music/concert stage management experience is preferred), working knowledge of all aspects of the theater – production and technical, as well as performance. Strong time management skills and ability to manage many projects and changing priorities simultaneously. Must possess exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail. Prior experience managing stage/technical crew is essential.

• Software Technology Expertise: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other business technology tools.

• Communication Skills: Must have professional and approachable skills to effectively work closely with stage/technical crew and artists, make them feel welcome, and attend to their needs. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required for interaction with other stakeholders including staff, vendors, guests, the Board of Trustees.

• Collaboration: Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of large groups of people toward a common purpose. Ability to work well under pressure and while demonstrating dedication, professionalism and diplomacy. A willingness to be hands-on, organized, and flexible enough to work on a variety of assigned tasks, is necessary.

• Values & Culture: Demonstrated passion for music, an appreciation for creating an environment of inspiration of music for all visitors, and a strong commitment to Caramoor’s mission and values, are necessary for success in this role.

• Working Conditions: Ability to work in a busy festival environment, maneuver outdoors (in all weather conditions) on 80 acres of woodland trails, gravel pathways and spectacular gardens. Must be able to work during weekends, evenings, and holidays, with a flexible schedule as needed for events. A personal vehicle, and valid driver’s license, are required. Typical hours include Thursday-Saturday 11am-11pm, and Sundays 9am-7pm. Vaccination for COVID-19 is required.

• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and/or walking for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.



To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume no later than May 20, 2022 with “Production Manager” in the subject line. We will only contact candidates being considered for the role.



ABOUT CARAMOOR  

Our mission is to enrich the lives of audiences through innovative and diverse musical performances of the highest quality; mentor young professional musicians; and engage children through interactive, educational experiences that deepen their relationship to and their understanding of music. These three prongs — music performance, musician mentoring, and music education — inform everything we do.

  

Located on an 80-acre campus in Katonah, NY, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit arts center that has been in continuous operation since 1946. It presents approximately 55 live music performances throughout the year in a wide range of genres, culminating in a major summer season starting in June through early August. Caramoor also trains the next generation of classical musicians and provides music-based arts education to local schoolchildren. Through its public programs and community events, Caramoor annually serves approximately 40,000 people.

  

Caramoor was the home of arts patrons Lucie and Walter Rosen who opened their doors in 1946 to welcome artists and audiences to be inspired by music in the context of their beautiful gardens, historic buildings, and a collection of art. Classical music — from chamber and orchestral to opera — forms the core of Caramoor’s programming, but over the years, the programming has grown to include jazz, American Roots, world music, American songbook, family programs, and more. Caramoor also rents its facilities and grounds for private events.   

 

Caramoor joins with those who seek to promote equality, eradicate injustice, and support inclusion. As in a choir, our world benefits from a multitude of voices coming together in harmony. 

 

Caramoor is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO); this means that all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, advertising, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, disciplinary action and discharge shall be conducted on the basis of qualification and ability without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, political affiliation, disability, sex (including sexual violence and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or any reproductive health decisions, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, color, age, weight, national origin, citizenship, familial status, marital status, domestic victim status, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

 

We pledge to uphold equality in our hiring and employment practices, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. 






Salary: $20-$25 per hour