Director of Production

HOW YOU’D FIT IN + STAND OUT
Opera Omaha is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Director of Production. Reporting to the General Director, this position is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the production needs and resources for the Company’s mainstage productions, site-specific productions, community programs, galas, special events and performances, and annual programming. The Director of Production ensures that all production and technical aspects of the Productions are in adherence to established parameters and support the artistic and financial goals of the company.
The Director of Production works in close partnership with the General Director, Director of Artistic Administration, and the Head of Music. This departmental leader is a skilled administrator with exceptional attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent analytical, organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities are necessary in this role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + EXPECTATIONS
• Production Administration and Planning
• Calendar Management
• Personnel Management
• Financial Management
• General Operations
• A full job description will be provided prior to an interview.

YOU ARE AN IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU ARE:
• Have a complete understanding of theater techniques and processes, including industry safety standards.
• Experience with union crews and interpretation and implementation of union agreements.
• Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, stay organized and manage multiple projects in a production environment simultaneously.
• Experience with production planning and administration.
• A team player with good communication skills who enjoys collaboration.
• A highly relational person who enjoys meeting and developing connections with people within and outside an organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theater or other arts.
• 5+ years’ experience in production management, technical direction or as a production department head.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience working in opera and/or a nonprofit performing arts organization is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher) and AutoCAD and/or VectorWorks.

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and life are offered as part of our commitment to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees. Upgraded or alternative benefits are an additional cost to the employee.
• Retirement savings plans: 403b savings plan with Company Retirement Contribution (company-paid) and no employee match requirement
• Flexible time off and holiday pay

We seek applicants from ALL backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
Opera Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
We value diverse experiences, including educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

To Apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to April Hartman, HR Consultant: ahartman@operaomaha.org and include “Director of Production” in the subject line of the email.