The Production Manager at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center is responsible for delivering a world-class experience for all cultural and performing arts patrons. This includes developing and managing production schedules, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. The role involves managing theatre facilities, coordinating rentals, contracting arts overhire and talent, and handling maintenance and security needs. Additionally, the Production Manager hires and supervises technical staff, oversees production logistics, and provides reporting and data as needed.
The Mizel Arts and Culture Center is a 501 (c) 3 within JCC Denver that resides on the JCC main campus. Mizel Arts and Culture Center employees work for the JCC Denver and are benefits eligible.
Weekend and evening hours are required.
Role And Responsibilities
- Providing a world class experience for all Mizel Arts and Culture Center customers and patrons
- Ensuring JCC and Mizel Arts and Culture Center policies and procedures are followed
- Developing and managing production schedules (e.g. rehearsal, load in, production, load out)
- Assist Program Director in developing estimates, budget actuals and billing for internal and external users
- Oversee all theatre related budget items
- Manage maintenance, housekeeping, & security needs of the theatre facilities
- Work with Technical Director and Rental Coordinator to schedule all staff and security needs for rentals and in house productions
- Create and manage budgets for rental income and expenses
- Securing rights for mainstage productions
- Oversee all projects, troubleshooting, and personnel relation negotiations
- Hiring and supervising all technical personnel required for production including designers, directors, and interns
- Oversee budget distribution for contract staff salaries and materials
- Scheduling walk-thru/rehearsals necessary for events
- Coordinating technical activities with partner organizations and rentals
- Collaborate with JCC departments regarding programs, events, and operational needs
Benefits Overview
Full-Time employees of the JCC are considered benefits-eligible.
- The JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental, and vision plan premiums. The JCC proudly pays for 100% of Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for benefits eligible employees. We also provide additional voluntary benefit plans.
- The JCC has a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age with no waiting period. The JCC matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3%, on a 5-year vesting schedule.
- Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act. First-year, benefits-eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in their first year of service. The JCC also provides paid-holidays and benefits-eligible employees are awarded up to 4 additional “Floating Holidays” per year, prorated based on date of hire.
- Full-Time employees are also eligible for a wide range of discounts, including up to 50% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, free and discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture Center events, discounted program and class costs, and more!
- Full-Time employees of the JCC receive a complementary family gym membership, which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.
- All employees of the JCC are eligible to join the “JCCs of North America” (JCCA) community, which includes access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
While performing duties, the candidate is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time. This candidate will also use their hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Candidates must occasionally lift, team lift, and/or move upwards of one hundred (100) pounds.
Additional Notes
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.
