Job Opportunities

Symphony Space is a multidisciplinary performing arts center where bold programming, presented in a uniquely warm and welcoming environment, forges indelible relationships between artists and audiences. Our fundamental mission is to connect art, ideas, and community through our programs and our commitment to literacy and education through the arts. On our New York City stages, through our national broadcasts, and in the classrooms and communities we serve throughout the country, we foster access to the arts through all the disciplines. Our embrace of the audience and the arts is wide, and the experience of our patrons is deep and enriched.

Our commitment to diversifying our workforce extends to all who join us in creating art, including freelancers and vendors. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To learn more about Symphony Space’s mission, vision, values, and programs, please visit symphonyspace.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Symphony Space is seeking an experienced Associate Production Manager (APM) to join a team dedicated to producing the highest quality in-house and rental productions. Working collaboratively and creatively across all programming areas of Symphony Space and with our body of long standing and new renters, the APM joins a department of four full time production staff, supplemented by over-hires and specialty technicians. The Production Department works as a closely knit team with a seamless hand-off of responsibilities, built upon our confidence and trust in each other’s commitment to providing first rate professional service.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As part of the Production team, provide Production support for in-house events

including stage setup, basic lighting and sound, and archival recording.

• Act as Technical Advisor for rental events.

• Maintain Symphony Space owned Production equipment.

• Assure that stage and backstage areas are well organized and in compliance with

NYC codes.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Head of Production.

SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Demonstrated production management or technical direction experience in an

arts presenting organization.

• Experience in the basic operation of ETC lighting consoles and Yamaha audio

consoles.

• Familiarity with Vmix and PTZ video systems is a plus.

• Comfortable working at heights and performing light lifting.

• Service oriented; collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with a variety

of programmers and changing needs; can-do attitude.

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Symphony Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPENSATION

We offer a salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plan (FSA), annuity plan, and 120 hours (three work weeks annually) of vacation time.

TO APPLY

Please email your cover letter and resume with “Associate Production Manager” in the subject line to [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application.