Associate Director, Production and Operations

Emory University

full-time

Posted on: 8/27/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

Serve as part of Schwartz Center for Performing Arts leadership team with oversight of event production, venue and building schedule, and facilities operations.
Direct strategic planning, development, and implementation of program; represent program in national and international fora.
Coordinate production with external agencies, arts faculty and rental clients; fulfill contracted items for guest artists.
Supervise Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Technical Coordinator, and Operations Assistant.
Approve and execute contract riders for guest artists; arrange hotel, local ground transportation, catering, and backstage hospitality.
Schedule and facilitate production meetings; consult with Music faculty about major ensemble events and student recitals.
Create and manage annual event schedule for over 100 annual Emory and external arts events up to three years in advance.
Oversee facility and equipment maintenance, upgrades, and major projects; represent SCPA interests on campus meetings and committees.

Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program and five years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Master's degree preferred.
At least five years experience working in event production in a performing arts or theater setting (preferred).
Experience supervising staff (may supervise Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Technical Coordinator, Operations Assistant).
Experience coordinating with external agencies, faculty, and rental clients on event requirements and contract riders.
Experience arranging logistics for guest artists (hotels, ground transportation, catering, backstage hospitality).
Experience managing complex event schedules and shared online production calendars.
Experience overseeing facility and equipment maintenance and upgrades and participating in campus-level meetings/committees.