Production Manager

Compensation Range:

Position Summary:

Job Duties:

●      Works with the Arts Director to establish strategic priorities, production season planning, and operational policies for theatre and performance spaces, including oversight of production and rental budgets and revenue.

●      Provides leadership and oversight for all theatre productions from concept through strike, ensuring coordination across directing, design, technical, and academic areas.

●      Supervises production staff, including the Theatre Coordinator and Theatre Technician; assigns responsibilities and ensures effective workflow across productions and events.

●      Oversees development and management of production budgets, approves expenditures, and ensures fiscal responsibility across productions and facility operations.

●      Serves as the primary lead for rentals in performing arts spaces, including contract oversight, scheduling prioritization, and relationship management with external organizations in collaboration with the Arts Director and campus stakeholders.

●      Ensures coordination of facility usage across academic productions, college events, and external rentals, establishing priorities, resolving scheduling conflicts, and supporting student learning opportunities.

●      Oversees and evaluates technical operations, including lighting, sound, rigging, and production, ensuring appropriate staffing, safety, and resource allocation.

●      Oversees front-of-house and audience services operations to ensure effective student and patron experience.

●      Ensures compliance with all institutional, state, and federal safety regulations and risk management policies related to theatre operations and public events in coordination with administration.

●      Oversees long-term planning for equipment replacement, capital improvements, and facility upgrades in coordination with administration and facilities.

●      Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or a related field and four (4) years of related professional experience in theatre production, technical direction, or arts management.

Closing Date: July 10, 2026. Applications must be submitted by July 9, 2026, at 11:59pm.

To successfully perform this role, an employee must be able to carry out the essential functions of this job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties of this position. Because not every job function and responsibility can be listed, there may be other additional duties required to be performed that are not specifically outlined.

Hillsborough College reserves the right to revise or modify this job description.

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. 

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.  Note:  Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.  

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.  

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

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