Production Manager | Full-Time | Colorado Mesa University

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

This Production Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for assisting in the administration, planning, budgeting and direction for the operations of the Asteria Theatre including front and back of house services, sound and light services, production labor, stagehands, technical services, information technology, conversion, custodial services, and equipment inventory control. Insures an effective and cost efficient program by controlling the Operations budget, and performs related day to day responsibilities as required.

 

Coordinates all elements of facility operations including budgeting, purchasing, directs the operation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, custodial, grounds, sound, lighting, a/v equipment, tele-communications systems, security, smoke/fire detectors and traffic control. Manager will serve as facility safety chairman to maintain a safe and secure facility for the public and employees.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$70,000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 11, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assists General Manager in the overall daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.  
• Advances production needs for all events; advances on behalf of the venue purchased shows as the Production Manager.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for all event changeovers; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Coordinate, and review the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Coordinate labor hours for staff, inmates and temporary workers. Report labor allocations to Director of Finance.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate facility arrangements and monitor the work of contractors; including equipment rental and borrowing City/County equipment. Report any issues to General Manager immediately.
• Ensure staff is working safely, efficiently and are aware of proper safety guidelines. Conduct monthly safety meeting.
• Order supplies and materials for maintenance programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies.
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system; including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.
• Experience and working knowledge of tractors, skid steers, arena grooming equipment, grounds keeping equipment, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an operations or production manager/supervisor position in arena, convention center or public assembly facility or with on a touring/gig/subcontracted basis with knowledge of set up/housekeeping and event coordination including progressive supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management, Engineering, Sports Management, etc.) preferred; High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills required; including excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings,