Job Description Open position: Department: Reports To: Director, Production Theater Operations Vice President, Theater Operations

Position Summary The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts opens 2014 in Orlando, Florida. This represents a defining moment for Central Florida, where a new dimension of innovation, engagement, and excellence comes to life for the region. The Dr. Phillips Center seeks an experienced professional in technical theater to help open and operate a multiple theater complex. This individual should have a broad knowledge of theatrical carpentry, rigging, and lighting and should have extensive experience in large-scale professional theater. Responsibilities of the Director of Production include the oversight of Broadway touring advances and production settlements, the management of all theater equipment in the venues, the supervision of the technical theater staff, including union labor, the technical support of all events at the Center and the safe operation of all backstage areas at the Center.

Essential Job Functions Acts as the primary resource in gathering and providing production and operations event settlement information for all engagements presented at the Center including Broadway engagements, Resident Organization concerts and special events. Provides cost verification and feedback for processing associated client reimbursements as well processing client invoices for balances due to the Center. Makes initial contact with incoming tour managers and technical staff, reviews and approves technical riders for the Center, and provides advance planning documentation regarding the Centers general operations and processes to all touring organizations. Arranges for and ensures that all approved rider requirements are met. Reviews local musician requirements and arranges for supernumeraries as required. Schedules and supervises backstage labor including union labor as required for all productions occurring in the Walt Disney Theater. Approves timesheets and serves as primary Center liaison to union labor. Acts as the Competent Person In-charge as related to all safety devices and procedures. Creates and enforces all safety regulations to ensure a safe and secure workplace for all those backstage at the Center. Responsible for the maintenance of all theatrical equipment used at the Center. Responsible for budgeting, and implementing all capital maintenance required to keep the facility operating in a first-class manner across all venues operated by the Center. Provides project management, in close coordination with VP Theater Operations for special Center festivals or new productions or workshops with a focus to artist hospitality, and artist coordination. Provides project management and cost planning support for the Centers annual gala

fundraising event for all production elements. Supports the basic cost planning process and cost tracking for the overall event. Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment with exacting deadlines. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with specific attention to detail. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and lead a diverse group of skilled and nonskilled workers to deliver efficient and safe load-ins, take-outs and show operations. Team player with the ability to develop and maintain positive, goal-oriented relationships with all other departments. Demonstrated proficiency in computer aided drafting (CAD) and office software (spreadsheet, word processing, and calendar). Proven ability to learn and master new software systems. Knowledge of timekeeping and/or event management software a plus. Functional knowledge of lighting control software, lighting systems and basic knowledge of theater electrical systems. Ability to work a variable schedule with work hours that will include multiple evenings and weekends. Ability to exercise creativity, initiative and good judgment in the handling of all internal and external customers, most importantly all artists who will visit the facility. Ability to communicate in a manner that is effective, efficient and friendly in order to represent the Center in the best possible manner.

Education and Experience Requested Bachelors degree and a minimum of ten years solid experience in technical theater. Experience in Broadway touring productions and union labor supervision required. Membership or participation in USITT a plus.

Compensation/Schedule This is a salaried (exempt) position, eligible for Center benefits. Work hours are variable and include multiple evenings and weekends. The pay rate will be commensurate with the level of experience required for this position. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer To apply please send resumes to careers@drphillipscenter.org