Administrative Assistant
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)
Associate Director, Production and Operations
Emory University
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Direct strategic planning, development, and implementation of Schwartz Center programs and initiatives.
- Oversee event production, venue and building scheduling, and facilities operations for the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.
- Coordinate with external agencies, arts faculty, rental clients, and university departments on performances, ceremonies, and events.
- Supervise Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Technical Coordinator, and Operations Assistant; facilitate production meetings.
- Manage contracts and execute rider requirements; arrange travel, catering, and backstage hospitality for guest artists.
- Create and manage annual event schedules for over 100 events, maintain online production calendar, and compile season planning materials.
- Oversee facility and equipment maintenance, upgrades, and major projects; represent SCPA on campus committees.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Experience with event production, scheduling, contract riders, vendor coordination, and facilities operations.
- Strong coordination and communication skills; ability to manage online production calendars and cross-departmental scheduling.
