Production Manager

As the leader on all production requirements and teams for the Chautauqua Theater Company, the Production Manager reports to and works closely with the Producing Artistic Director and Managing Director, including providing strategic oversight and creating a positive, inclusive, and safe environment, while maintaining a timely and cost-effective execution of all production events. Prior theater Production Management experience of 3-5+ years required.

Cross-disciplinary and/or educational experiences will be considered.

The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company, please visit theater.chq.org. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA and SDC.

CTC is committed to the values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. Our statement regarding IDEA work may be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Compensation for this position starts at $1,200/week and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $1,275/week, for up to 12 weeks (starting in June). Part-time pre-season work will be remote and begins in early January.

Compensation for the pre-season work will be an equivalent of $30.00/Hour. CTC provides a travel stipend.

As the leader on all production requirements and teams for the Chautauqua Theater Company, the Production Manager reports to and works closely with the Producing Artistic Director and General Manager, including providing strategic oversight and creating a positive, inclusive, and safe environment, while maintaining a timely and cost-effective execution of all production events.

• Oversee the execution of all production operations for CTC’s 2026 Summer Season.
• Serve as the key collaborator between production staff, creative teams, and CTC Leadership.
• Maintain all production budgets along with department heads; track all production and show-related expenditures.
• Collaborate with Producing Artistic Director and General Manager in creating CTC’s seasonal and production calendars, and oversee its development in collaboration with other departments.
• Oversee and run all production-related meetings as well as monitor the progress of each production department.
• Coordinate with the independent, off-site shop that will handle CTC’s scenic build, working in conjunction with their company’s PM and TD.
• Cultivate and promote a safe working environment in accordance with current health and safety regulations and best theater practices.
• Verify and uphold CTC’s compliance with local and national collective bargaining agreements (AEA, IATSE, USA, and SDC).
• Coach and develop staff members by monitoring the quality of employees’ work and providing constructive feedback; facilitate conflict resolution among employees; ensure adherence to legal and organizational policies and procedures; undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.
• Apply knowledge of technical theater disciplines including understanding technical design drawings.
• Delegate production and facilities-related work to the Assistant Production and Facilities Manager and Production Assistants as needed.
• Provide clear communication to and collaborate with all members of the creative teams, establishing a proper understanding of CTC resources available to them, including but not limited to budget, schedule, and staffing.
• Collaborate with the PAD & GM to create, maintain, and update design guidelines, relevant CTC policies, and show calendars that will be shared with all creative teams.
• Attend mandatory, full-company ‘Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility’ training.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based…