Production Coordinator

Working Title: Production Coordinator

Classification Title: Administrative Support Coordinator II

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 5th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled) 

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The incumbent coordinates simultaneous, complex projects and assists the overall operational leadership, working closely with faculty/guest directors, faculty/guest-artist choreographers, staff, faculty and students both in degree-required courses and/or student employment towards successful production management and technical theatre activities.   The Production Coordinator reports directly to the Department Chair and serves as a communication intermediary between all department heads, designers, faculty/guest directors, faculty/guest artist choreographers, and students to coordinate all aspects of the theatre and dance productions, special/outreach events, and community partners/renters.   The Production Coordinator coordinates the schedules for all theatrical and dance laboratory and performance spaces.   The Production Coordinator leads the social-media student employees and the marketing for production and assists with the mentoring of students in production-related courses and projects.   The Production Coordinator leads the front-of-house production needs, including but not limited to both digital and print playbills, house manager recruitment and training, and usher recruitment.   The Production Coordinator assists with all data entry and tracking of production budgets in coordination with Department Chair and Faculty or Staff Production Manager.

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4058 per month - $4100 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,058 per month - $6,653 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  2

Recruitment Type: Regular (probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasional evenings and weekends - Position works on-site.

Department Information 

The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Sacramento, commit ourselves and our programs to call out systemic racism and to actively promote a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment onstage, in rehearsals, in classrooms, and among each other. This commitment is rooted in providing a broad and thorough foundation of the history, theory, literature, performance, design/technical, and management practices of theatre and dance. Our imaginative and ambitious curriculum, supported by studio work and productions, challenges and nurtures our students to be interdependent, inclusive leaders who embody diverse practices in theater and dance. Our collaborative, artistic environment reflects a complex global perspective, complemented by national and international faculty and staff experience.

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Minimum Qualifications 

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.   These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work