Production Manager/Coordinator For the Bearded Ladies Cabaret

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret Seeks a Part Time - Full Time Production Coordinator

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret is looking for a production coordinator to join our staff and provide continual oversight of production needs over a theatrical season and in between projects on an ongoing basis and would Production Manage smaller events. Large events would require the hiring of a unique Production Manager reporting to this position, or would have a first-refusal right for Production Managment contracts for an additional fee.  Position is part time initially with good full time potential.

Qualifications:

• A collaborative spirit and ability to both schedule and meet deadlines
• A clear and responsive communicator
• A generally positive demeanor when approaching challenges
• The ability to lead and oversee a team toward a common goal
• A passion for a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• The ability to both identify and solve problems creatively as they arise
• Experience with product and equipment sourcing, budgeting, hiring, and theatrical production management from inception to completion.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of technical theater including but not limited to lighting, sound, set, and costume is strongly preferred.
• Preference for applicants with extensive production management or stage management experience (3 years or more)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and Google Drive functionality
• Comfort with gender and identity politics in discussion and practice

Other Requirements:

• Must love the word “Queer”
• Must be available on some nights and weekends
• Must be willing to make a one-year commitment to the position

Limited Job Description:

• Maintaining and creating systems of organization so information is easily accessible and sharable within the company
• Attend monthly Company Meetings and weekly staff meetings as your schedule allows
• Manage the budget for productions, large and small, in collaboration with General Manager
• Aid General Manager, Artistic Director, and Associate Director in organizing and preparing for future productions by assessing the current needs and assets and anticipating future ones
• Serve as Production Manager for small individual projects or promotional events
• Facilitate communication between venues, producers, Bearded Ladies’ staff, and production personnel
• Hire and manage production staff (Stage Managers, TDs, stage hands, etc.) and ensure all are on task and on budget
• Aid General Manager in contracting and payment of artists, designers, venues, etcetera
• Create and update production calendars and distribute to production staff
• Acquisition, organization and maintenance of storage space for local and touring shows for props, set, sound gear and costumes
• Work with General Manager to make shipping, travel and accommodations arrangement for tours and guest artists

What we offer:

• A flexible 15  hr/week schedule (dependent on production-specific needs). A minimum of 5 hours must be in the Bearded Ladies Office.  Solid potential for this to turn into a full time position.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to an amazing community of artists, performers, dreamers, and builders
• Right of first refusal for larger project Production Management Contracts at an additional contract rate

Who you might be:

A flexible thinker who loves organizing in unusual settings. Assertive, self-disciplined, communicative, and organized. You are hungry for a challenge and a family of creative collaborators. You are not intimidated by spreadsheets or cardboard. You are someone who knows their schedule, their time and what they can accomplish, and you enjoy a good facial hair pun.

Who we are:

We are a Philadelphia-based experimental cabaret company that is gaining momentum quickly. Our work is a hybrid between cabaret and devised theater; we often use popular culture, nostalgia, pleasure and spectacle to tackle hard, meaningful questions about contemporary identity.

Upcoming Projects Include:

• Tours of our existing work outside of Philadelphia
• Development of our new project, The Poison Cookie Jar (website and installation)
• Our annual Bastille Day show, which has a huge talking baguette in it.

Learn more through your screen or look out for our next performance.