Production Coordinator at Kelly Strayhorn Theater

ARE YOU OUR NEXT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR?  
We’re looking for a collaborative technical theater professional with a get-it-done-right attitude who knows their way around a theater and takes pride in a well-organized environment. If this sounds like you, this hiring notice is calling your name. And by the way: Kelly Strayhorn Theater's work centers BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ people. So, if you’re a member of these or of other historically marginalized communities, we strongly encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
The Production Coordinator is a self-motivated, team-oriented collaborator who works closely with the Production Manager to support Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s bustling schedule of programming and rental partner events at KST’s historic mainstage theater, KST’s Alloy Studios, and occasionally offsite in collaboration with other presenting organizations.

This role contributes to cultivating a positive work environment while ensuring top-notch artistic quality and safety during load-ins, rehearsals, performances, and load-outs. The successful candidate is an excellent communicator, adept at managing relationships in all directions with a variety of stakeholders, including local and visiting artists, technicians, and other partners.

This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth operations across venues.The Production Coordinator is an organization ace who brings their skills to the forefront, expertly spearheading facility operations and maintaining a well-ordered, fully equipped, and safe inventory of all production and facility equipment and supplies.
 

SALARY & BENEFITS 
This is an in-person, part-time, non-exempt position and pays $17.00/hr. The salary rate is fixed. Please don’t apply if this compensation is not right for you.

Benefits include access to group healthcare, dental and vision plans, paid vacation, holiday and wellness leave, a 401k retirement savings plan with access to a financial advisor and a career immersed in arts and culture. You’ll also get the chance to drive performance at one of the most innovative arts nonprofits in the city (more on that below).

REPORTS TO: Production Manager 

DIRECT REPORTS: Technical Crew, Production Interns, as assigned

SCHEDULE:
This is an in-person, non-remote, full time position that includes up to 40 hours per week. Our typical office hours are 10am-6pm on weekdays; however, this position requires frequent evening and weekend hours and occasional holidays as required by event schedules.

DEADLINES: We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis, with a projected start date of September 9, 2024 or sooner. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER 
Named after 20th-century entertainment legends and Pittsburgh natives Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn, Kelly Strayhorn Theater is a home for creative experimentation, community dialogue, and collective action rooted in the liberation of Black and queer people. KST takes a multidisciplinary approach to presenting contemporary performing arts while examining the questions that define and inspi