Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4430P |
| Home Org Name |
Theater and Dance |
| Division Name |
College of Liberal Arts |
| Position Title |
Production Manager, Stage Operations |
| Job Class Code |
EH15 |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
1 |
| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
The College of Liberal Arts - Department of Theatre and Dance is hiring a Stage Operations Production Manager.
This role serves as the Head Electrician, Audio Assistant, and Lighting Programmer on all productions. Coordinates with the Technical Director and designers to ensure the successful production of all Auburn University Theater and Dance (
AUTD) performances.
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| Essential Functions |
- Supports all aspects of technical theatre including sound, lighting, and scenic. Serving as lead electrician, programmer, sound assistant, and lead carpenter for all AUTD productions. This includes the supervision of student workers, TES, and contract employees.
- Oversees all non-Auburn University Theatre groups and personnel using AU Theatre facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates students assigned to scenic and lighting practicum or production assignments.
- Ensures the safety of all students and shop workers and the compliance with all AUTD policies and procedures.
- Serves as liaison to all outside events. This includes ensuring staffing for stage management, lighting, sound support and being the staff member on site during outside events.
- Advises during Facilities Use Agreement negotiations regarding the capabilities of the performance spaces and available equipment.
- Installs and removes Wenger riser rising seating, soft goods and masking, and marley dance flooring.
- Manages the storage, inventory, repair, and preventative maintenance of all lighting and sound equipment.
- Trains students in the hang and focus of lighting instruments and the programming of lighting consoles for technical rehearsals.
- Attends all production meetings and technical rehearsals.
- Purchases lighting and stage supplies as necessary, while communicating with supervisor to maintain budget.
- Work hours may vary based on practices, performances and outside events.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
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Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field.
- 2 years of experience in technical theatre support or theatrical set construction.
CPR Certification within 90 days of appointment date.
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
None Required. |
Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$43,290-$69,270 |
| Job Category |
Executive/Director/Management |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
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| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
AL |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
04/30/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (
EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53002 |
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Auburn
$43,290-$69,270
May 07, 2025