Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

We are seeking a full-time Associate Director of Production to assist in managing day-to-day operations of the production team, manage technical aspects of BAM presentations, and create and maintain maintenance budgets and capital needs assessments for BAM performance, rehearsal, and backstage spaces The Associate Director will support communication and collaboration within the Production department as well as with other departments at BAM. The position is expected to take on additional supervisory responsibilities as the candidate develops in the position.

We are looking for someone who is a creative problem solver, creates a work environment where people feel comfortable participating and expressing themselves, thrives in a team atmosphere, and can manage a budget with integrity. An ideal candidate for this position would have experience in production management, both managing performances onstage as well as managing broader departmental responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Advance productions on BAM’s campus with particular focus on technical and budget analysis, arrangement of equipment, and determination and communication of scheduling of technical staff and stagehands
Supervise crews and run events throughout the BAM campus
Work closely with the stagehand crew chief to strategize on hiring, scheduling, and training opportunities
Work to bring new perspectives and initiatives into Production’s standard operating practices
Oversee the maintenance budgets and coordinate maintenance plans for the Opera House and Harvey Theater
Maintain an accurate assessment of equipment lifespans, and partner with other departments to establish short and long term schedules for upgrading and replacing BAM’s theatrical equipment
Support short and long term planning and coordination of activity on campus within Production as well as with BAM departments such as Facilities Management, BAM Art, Human Resources, Finance and more
Collaborate with BAM Programming, General Management and Operations to support the presentation of a diverse programmatic slate across live performances, humanities talks, education programs, cinema events, and community programs.
Supervise interns and strategize and implement new workforce development programs.
Lead on support systems for new work development
Assist in the execution of the Director’s duties where necessary

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or seven years applicable professional theatrical work experience
Experience supporting new work development
Experience planning and managing short- and long-term budgets, schedules and execution of both performances onstage as well as capital or construction projects
Experience communicating and managing relationships with other departments in organization
Excellent oral, writing, and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Slack, Vectorworks, and AutoCAD
Willingness to work on an irregular schedule, often with long hours
Experience reading and interpreting drawings and other technical materials
Experience creating schedules and meeting deadlines
Proven record of prioritizing DEIA initiatives and focus in daily work

Working Conditions: Hybrid role - frequent need to be onsite for work.

Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Production team supports and continues to take part in this process.

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

 Must complete an online application through BAM's website - no phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

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