Assistant Production Manager

Position Title:

Assistant Production Manager

Regular

SA73524

full-time 40 hours weekly

Non-Exempt

$33.00 – $35.00

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Reporting to Musco Center’s Director of Production, the Assistant Production Manager works closely with Center’s Technical Production Department Heads (Lighting, Audio/Video, Stage & Rigging) and part-time production crews to help plan, coordinate and execute productions and events at Musco Center for the Arts. This position must display exemplary client‑oriented service; a safety‑first approach to technical show operations; and an ability and desire to foster a collaborative, respectful work environment.

Musco Center works closely with the College of Performing Arts, Chapman University Departments, and Musco Center Presents touring artists and companies to present exemplary performances and events in our facility. The Assistant Production Manager is a key position in managing these relationships and serving these users, with an emphasis on balancing artistic vision and integrity with practical needs via creative problem solving.

The Assistant Production Manager, supported by the Director of Production, provides expertise and support for stage productions and festivals at Musco Center. This support includes:
Rider review & interpretation;
Production advance, including, as needed, hospitality, housing, transportation; and Day‑of production support of artists as well as production staff;
Oversight of rehearsals and performances as assigned – this position is often the ranking Musco Center representative for after‑hours CoPA rehearsals, and for some CoPA performances. The Assistant Production Manager is the primary labor scheduling point of communication, as instructed by the Director of Production, and must be able to, on occasion, make thoughtful and considered labor schedule decisions with the Collective Bargaining Agreement rules, event needs, and budget in mind.

In a typical season, the Assistant Production Manager acts as the production primary for the majority of College of Performing Arts (CoPA) events/performances, a selection of Musco Center Presents events/performances, and occasionally for University Department or Rental events. This position fulfills administrative duties for the Production department – including, but not limited to: coordinating artist services, crew scheduling, securing services from outside vendors/partners, assisting with event budgeting/forecasting as well as settlements, scheduling departmental and event‑specific production meetings, safety training planning and scheduling with staff/crew and vendors.

This position maintains, creates, and updates event production information within Musco Center’s event management systems. This position provides day‑to‑day oversight for implementation and adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement governing the IATSE Local 504 Casual Stage Technicians and full‑time Technical Department Heads in support of Production Department leadership. Musco Center for the Arts’ commitment to cultural equity aims to create a brave space in authentic partnership with artistic, academic, and surrounding communities to re‑imagine, dream, and work toward a just, anti‑racist, and equitable arts hub that reflects the community’s values and advocates for the most vulnerable.

Musco Center produces a variety of programming and has a diverse group of users – the successful candidate will navigate the season with impeccable,…