Cain Park Assistant Production Manager

Primary responsible for assisting Production Manager in daily operations of all events.

• Directly responsible to the Production Managers, Operations Manager and General Manager.
• Assist the Theater Production Manager with any Theater preparation duties, including, but not limited to ordering equipment, supplies or props, hiring run crew, scheduling and/or attending rehearsals, etc.
• Assist the Events Production Manager with all pre-performance and performance elements for Cain Park events.
• Assist with the initial Evans Amphitheater set-up and all events load-ins and strikes.
• Assist the General Manager, Operation Manager and Events Production Manager with the general opening of the Park.
• Assist the Production Managers with inventorying, maintaining and/or coordinating the use of all Park events equipment, including all technical equipment, artist support and Evans Amphitheater masking.
• Assist the Events Production Manager with supervising the use, handling and security of any technical equipment, regardless of Park or artist ownership.
• As early as possible, in conjunction with the Events Production Manager, contact Artist(s) and/or their Road or Tour Managers to fill in all necessary needs and details for each event scheduled at Cain Park for the summer. Keep detailed notes and/or forms of all such contacts and the needs of the Artist(s) as they are described to you.
• Provide maps, directions and informational tech riders to any artist(s) requiring them.
• Assist the Events Production Manager and General Manager with artist travel and hospitality needs, including hotel and airport transportation.
• In conjunction with the Events Production Manager and/or the General Manager, reserve and verify drop-off and pick-up dates for rental pianos.
• In conjunction with Production Managers, schedule all necessary piano tunings for all rehearsals and performances.
• Assist the Production Managers with maintaining the Evans Amphitheater stage designs, repertory light plot and other paperwork.
• Stay within the Events budget and compromise when necessary.
• Assist the Production Managers with ordering all necessary production materials, supplies, and rentals and coordinate their proper delivery and subsequent return or storage needs.
• Assist the Production Managers in coordinating any set or riser needs for Events.
• Attend, or schedule appropriate staff to attend, all technical and dress rehearsals for Events and Theater productions in conjunction with the Events Production Manager
• Assist the Production Managers with supervising the proper training of any Park personnel required to operate any Events equipment unfamiliar to them.
• Work with the Operations Manager, Events Production Manager, General Manager, Theater Production Manager and House Manager(s), towards the coordination of artists' needs, backstage security and vehicle access.
• Assist the Production Managers to coordinate the development of all Cain Park events practicals, scenic or electric, and/or special effects, including their operating costs and operational safety requirements.

• High school graduate, some college experience preferred

• Techinical knowledge of sound and lighting equipment required
• Previous management experience a plus

• Positive, helpful attitude and calm demeanor, including the ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately

The City of Cleveland Heights is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.