Production Manager/Designer Position Available In Clinton, New York

ATR Details
Position Details Search Number PJ # 7306
Title Production Manager/Designer
Category Professional
Department Theatre

About The Position:

This full-time, 10-month position is a unique opportunity that encompasses production management, design, and teaching obligations within the Theatre Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, effectively coordinating the technical needs of productions with appropriate stakeholders; facilitating weekly production meetings; completing designs for lighting, audio/sound, video, projections, and/or scenery in at least one production per school year; providing design mentorship on department productions; and safety and risk management tasks in conjunction with other staff. Teaching technical theatre courses for major and certificate as assigned, oversight of THE390 or equivalent for technical students and designers, and participation in recruitment events is also expected. We are part of the School of Arts & Sciences which is actively engaged in the scholarship of discovery, integration, application and teaching and provides vital service to the campus, community and discipline. With more than 50 different degree programs, most of the courses that make up the university’s general education program fall under arts and science. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre or Theatre
Significant experience in technical theatre with a focus on Production Management, Lighting, and Audio/Sound technology
Experience in training and managing theatrical technical crews
Teaching experience at the college level in technical theatre
Currently engaged in professional technical theatre work and is current with industry standards of practice and equipment.
Willingness and ability to perform some evening and weekend work
A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications:

BFA, MA, MFA, or terminal degree in Theatre or a related field (equivalent experience acceptable)
Current active member with IATSE, USITT, SETC, and/or other National Theatre Organizations. Experience with stage management, projections, video, scenery, and/or other theatrical/entertainment production areas
Experience with mentorship of student designers and technicians
Certification with ETC, or equivalent in programming LED, intelligent, and/or moving lights
Ability to work with programming such as Qlab, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or similar
OSHA 10 general industry certification or similar Salary (Applicant View) $47,906 minimum, plus excellent benefits About Our University SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 06/29/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.