Associate Director of Production

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

We are seeking a full-time Associate Director of Production to assist in managing day-to-day operations of the production team, manage technical aspects of BAM presentations, and create and maintain maintenance budgets and capital needs assessments for BAM performance, rehearsal, and backstage spaces The Associate Director will support communication and collaboration within the Production department as well as with other departments at BAM. The position is expected to take on additional supervisory responsibilities as the candidate develops in the position.

We are looking for someone who is a creative problem solver, creates a work environment where people feel comfortable participating and expressing themselves, thrives in a team atmosphere, and can manage a budget with integrity. An ideal candidate for this position would have experience in production management, both managing performances onstage as well as managing broader departmental responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Advance productions on BAM’s campus with particular focus on technical and budget analysis, arrangement of equipment, and determination and communication of scheduling of technical staff and stagehands
• Supervise crews and run events throughout the BAM campus
• Work closely with the stagehand crew chief to strategize on hiring, scheduling, and training opportunities
• Work to bring new perspectives and initiatives into Production’s standard operating practices
• Oversee the maintenance budgets and coordinate maintenance plans for the Opera House and Harvey Theater
• Maintain an accurate assessment of equipment lifespans, and partner with other departments to establish short and long term schedules for upgrading and replacing BAM’s theatrical equipment
• Support short and long term planning and coordination of activity on campus within Production as well as with BAM departments such as Facilities Management, BAM Art, Human Resources, Finance and more
• Collaborate with BAM Programming, General Management and Operations to support the presentation of a diverse programmatic slate across live performances, humanities talks, education programs, cinema events, and community programs.
• Supervise interns and strategize and implement new workforce development programs.
• Lead on support systems for new work development
• Assist in the execution of the Director’s duties where necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or seven years applicable professional theatrical work experience
• Experience supporting new work development
• Experience planning and managing short- and long-term budgets, schedules and execution of both performances onstage as well as capital or construction projects
• Experience communicating and managing relationships with other departments in organization
• Excellent oral, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Slack, Vectorworks, and AutoCAD
• Willingness to work on an irregular schedule, often with long hours
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and other technical materials
• Experience creating schedules and meeting deadlines
• Proven record of prioritizing DEIA initiatives and focus in daily work

Compensation: The salary for this position is $90,000 per year. This position is full-time, exempt, and eligible for benefits. BAM provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan opportunities including both 401(k) and pension plans, as well as BAM-related benefits including access to BAM's fantastic programming. 

Working Conditions: Hybrid role - frequent need to be onsite for work.

Application Instructions: Must complete an online application through BAM's website - no phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please. 

 Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Production team supports and continues to take part in this process.