Production Manager, Live Programs and Rentals

The role

The Production Manager handles day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of public programs, performances, exhibitions, private events, and venue rentals. This role oversees event logistics from initial planning through load-out while working with artists, producers, and vendors.

What you will do

• Manage assigned productions from confirmation through completion.
• Advance productions by collecting technical requirements, schedules, and logistics.
• Lead production meetings, site visits, and planning sessions.
• Coordinate production information across departments.
• Prepare production paperwork including schedules, ground plans, and staffing plans.
• Supervise production activity during load-in, rehearsals, performances, and load-out.
• Coordinate freelance technicians, stagehands, vendors, and production contractors.
• Track production budgets, labor costs, rentals, and expenses.
• Coordinate equipment rentals, transportation, and vendor logistics.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, OSHA, FDNY, and DOB regulations.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of professional management experience in live event production, technical theatre, venue operations, performing arts, festivals, or related production environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex productions from pre-production through event execution.
• Working knowledge of theatrical production disciplines including lighting, audio, video, rigging, staging, and backstage operations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, client management, and communication skills.
• Experience supervising freelance crews, vendors, and production teams.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented in fast-paced, live-event environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and production scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FDNY, DOB, and entertainment industry safety standards.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice to have

• Experience with Vectorworks, CAD, or event management software
• Experience preparing production budgets and tracking project expenses

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer sponsored retirement plan
• professional development opportunities
• vacation
• holidays
• personal days
• a week off at year’s end

Before you apply

• Please apply with a thoughtful cover letter and resume.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

About the company

Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression. Located in a purpose-built facility in Brooklyn, PHA convenes an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators.