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Production Manager

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Submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments to employment@marylandensemble.org. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact Tad Janes, Producing Artistic Director & Melynda Burdette Wintrol, Managing Director, at employment@marylandensemble.org. For best consideration, please apply by April 1, 2025.

Position Summary

Job Description: The PM is the key administrator of all productions, keeping all performances, rentals, and education & special event performances running smoothly & efficiently, managing show and facility budgets, and working as a liaison between the cast, crew, and director, and manages the Technical Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

● Under the guidance of and in cooperation with the AD, plan, implement, and track production operations & annual production budget, ensuring adequate resources for each;

● Allocate scheduling hours to work projects for all areas of operation including props hallway, production office, scene shop & off-site storage units;

● Coordinate and budget for all rehearsals, classes, performances, rentals, and special event performances, ensuring sufficient calendar space, time and staff resources & lead annual calendar planning meeting;

● Ensure company event and space calendar is accurate and up-to-date & send weekly space allocation emails;

● Ensure that all venues are prepared for performances/events/classes, including sending advance requests to determine needs, as well as set-up equipment, lights, sounds, room temperature, and testing of same on the day of;

● Coordinating with the Audience Services Manger, Manage, order and maintain inventory (cleaning supplies, facility, equipment, etc.) and purchase expendable materials as well as capital equipment, as allowed in the budget, to ensure 100% readiness of all facilities;

● Submit timesheets and reimbursements for all production and design teams;

● Monitor and code purchases made on company credit cards/accounts to submit to bookkeeper;

● Recruit & court new design talent, and retain current roster to assemble design teams of excellence;

● Secure rights & royalties for upcoming seasons/projects;

● Prepare contracts for all production, design and acting teams & rentals and acquire appropriate tax documentation;

● Contract and coordinate ASL interpretation;

● Ensure that any MET-affiliated personnel or members of the production team are properly fingerprinted when working with minor children;

● Facilitate and conduct Training/Orientation to incoming and returning production teams and actors;

● Organize and schedule photoshoots for press & archive photos for each production;

● Liaise between the AD/AAD, TD, cast, crew, and director, taking notes and facilitating conversation concerning the director’s vision, the AD’s vision, technical issues, and cast blocking to verify continuity; and

● Delegate and supervise production teams ensuring successful and proactive communication.

Desired Credential

Knowledge in Audience View or similar ticketing/donor software, Mac, Microsoft, Excel, and Google Office Suites preferred. Self-starter; Excellent customer service skills, communication and administrative skills required. Experience in two or more theatrical disciplines (stage management, design, scenic charge, deck crew, electrics, audio mixing, casting) required.

Compensation and Benefits

Full- Time, exempt 40+ hours per week; $42,000 – $47,000 annually.
The PM is a full time exempt employee working 40+ hours weekly and keeping a varied schedule, with additional required evening and weekend work events/meetings, etc: Reasonable autonomy is afforded regarding office hours worked, so long as required events, rehearsals, & meetings are attended, deadlines are adhered to & hours are proactively communicated/coordinated appropriately.
After 90 days of employment, employees are entitled to generous leave with supervisor approval;
Simple IRA, with up to 3% employer match on eligible compensation;
50% employee class and camp discounts; and
2 comps to each MET production.

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Development & Engagement Manager

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Submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments to employment@marylandensemble.org. Please format the subject line as “Last Name, First Name – Development & Engagement Manager”. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact Melynda Burdette Wintrol, Managing Director, at employment@marylandensemble.org. For best consideration, apply by April 1, 2025.

Position Summary

Job Description: The Development & Engagement Manager leads the analysis, planning, execution, and evaluation of, community outreach, fundraising & special events efforts; builds strategic relationships within the community; conducts outreach activities; serves as lead management for MET’s contributed income initiatives, manages the volunteer program, and serves as liaison to the Fundraising committee.

Roles and Responsibilities

I. Fundraising

Creates a diversified annual fundraising plan in alignment with MET’s strategic plan;
With support from the Managing Director, prospects, writes, and manages all grant funding opportunities.
Conducts activities related to establishing and managing giving campaigns, special event planning, sponsorship, ad sales, and fundraising activities;
Ensure visibility and a presence at third party events & opportunities through volunteer staffing and maintenance of appropriate collateral materials for distribution;
Assists the Managing Director in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, businesses;
Develops and directs a program for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of private foundations;
Maintains records within the donor management and ticketing system: Maintains, creates, pulls reports & mailing lists from donor management/ticketing system;
Oversees all donor management activities, i.e., Sends donor letters and end of year tax letters & maintain and proof for accurate donor levels in Playbills, etc.;
Maintains accurate records and provides regular reports on goals in the fundraising plan; and
Oversees the Special Events & Ad Sales Coordinator.

II. Community Outreach

Executes outreach initiatives in alignment with Strategic Plan and budget;
Develops plan to recruit, train, and utilize volunteers;
Attends relevant community meetings; participates in relevant councils and committees;
Fills all volunteer opportunities/ efforts, including, but not limited to, poster distribution, event tabling,etc.
Maintains relationships with community partners and cultivates new ones;
Coordinates & leads all special events, including donor appreciation,, Retro Prom, volunteer appreciation, Production Openings, and Donor/Subscriber Benefit events such as talkbacks, First Look, etc.;
Register or acquire space for any outside events (Prom, Festival of the Arts, Pride); and
Serves as the Liaison to the Fundraising Committee.

III. Other Duties

Assists the Audience Services Manager with subscription benefits program execution;
With Audience Services Manager (ASM), coordinate volunteer orientation/training events; and
Provide additional phone, box office coverage, & administrative duties as needed/time allows.

Desired Credentials

Knowledge in donor management and ticketing software, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Excellent Customer Service & Communication Skills. Special event, project, and employee management experience required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $45,000 – $50,000 annually
After 90 days of employment, employees are entitled to unlimited leave/PTO not to exceed 10 consecutive days unless approved by the supervisor and in accordance with the employee handbook.
Simple IRA, with up to 3% employer match on eligible compensation;
50% employee class and camp discounts; and
2 comps to each MET production.

Additional Notes

Work Hours: Office hours generally M-F 9am to 5pm, with additional required evening and weekend work events/meetings, etc: Reasonable autonomy regarding office hours worked, so long as required events meetings are attended; deadlines are adhered to & hours are proactively communicated/coordinated appropriately.

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