Job Description

Gwaandak Theatre Production Manager

Gwaandak Theatre

Whitehorse, YT
Part Time
Compensation: $25 Hourly
Comprehensive health benefits with premiums covered 100% by Gwaandak Theatre

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  Arts And Culture
  Management

Duration

Contract

Closing Date

December 3, 2023

Job Level

Senior management

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Gwaandak Theatre is hiring a Production Manager to support the company\'s programming! The Production Manager supports operations, logistics, and information needs for Gwaandak Theatre\xe2\x80\x99s seasonal programming and events by developing and applying appropriate production management processes. The Production Manager focuses on the implementation and advancement of the current season\xe2\x80\x99s programming, workshops, and front-facing events. They support the Executive Artistic Director on the development of the executive plan by providing production analysis and reports. The Production Manager drafts job calls, coordinates interviews, develops contracts, and manages the hiring of production contractors with support from other members of the staff. They lead orientation for new contractors, ensuring reporting policies are known and understood, and supervise the work of mid- to low- level production positions, acting as a point of contact between Gwaandak Theatre and Project Leads. They also coordinate and maintain production calendars as well as organize and chair production meetings. The Production Manager is responsible for researching and booking rehearsal and performance venues, negotiating presentation agreements, managing ticketing systems, and developing reporting templates for Project Leads to complete. They communicate production updates to the Marketing Team including dates of programming, locations, cast/crew information, and sponsor acknowledgement requirements. The Production Manager works closely with the Administrative and Operations Manager to ensure contractors submit necessary documents for payment and supports payment tracking as needed. They are responsible for ensuring vital production information is communicated in a timely manner to the appropriate parties and are expected to anticipate contractor and project needs to the best of their ability. This position has dynamic and shifting responsibilities dependent on the different kinds of programming offered each year, requiring an individual who can respond to problems independently when required. Organization, preparedness, patience, time management skills, and the ability to stay calm and flexible during stressful situations are an asset to this position.

Compensation: $25/hour + Employee Benefits Term: December 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Commitment: 25 hours/week on average, acknowledging that the workload, and therefore hours, will shift week to week depending on programming needs. The seven month contract is a total of 750 hours, with potential to renew for the next season. About Gwaandak Theatre: Gwaandak Theatre Society is the Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s only Indigenous-led professional theatre company. Our stories question, honour, and celebrate. They explore themes around decolonization, cultural identity, social justice, underrepresented voices and human rights. We tour to both tiny communities and major centres, and provide comprehensive study guides for secondary schools and colleges. Gwaandak Theatre develops, produces and tours plays for both youth and adults. Our programming also includes new play workshops, readings and training for theatre artists. For more information about Gwaandak Theatre visit https://www.gwaandaktheatre.ca/about Additional Application Instructions
Please send an email to sara@gwaandaktheatre.ca that includes a brief statement of interest that describes your relevant experience as well as a copy of your Resume or CV. If you would feel more comfortable sharing your interest in the position by phone call, please email Sara to set up a time to chat!