Gibson Center Production Supervisor

Gibson Center Production Supervisor Washington College United States, Maryland, Chestertown 300 Washington Avenue (Show on map) May 14, 2026 The Washington College Gibson Center of the Arts seeks a collaborative, organized, and technically skilled Production Supervisor to oversee technical and front of house operations at a multi-venue performing arts center within a small liberal arts college. The Gibson Center comprises a 420-seat proscenium theater, a 175-seat black box theater, and a 210-seat recital hall, serving academic programs, guest artists, student organizations, and campus and community events.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for coordinating, supervising, and executing the technical and production needs of all events within the facility. Oversees lighting, sound, projection and visual systems, stage equipment, and related technical infrastructure. Supporting building operations in coordination with campus facilities staff. Play a central role in student mentorship, supervising student employees and providing training in theatrical & concert productions, equipment operation, and workplace safety. Qualifications -

Required:

Minimum of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science AND a minimum of five years of experience in performing arts production, including lighting, sound, staging, and event support. Knowledge of lighting design, theatrical lighting systems, sound design, audio engineering, projection systems, and stage operations. Experience supervising and training student workers, interns, or production crews. Knowledge of theatrical rigging and stage safety practices. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by performance and event schedules. Qualifications -

Preferred:

Experience working in a multi-theater performing arts center Experience interpreting technical riders and advancing productions for theatrical, concert, and live event presentations. Familiarity with theatrical power distribution, ETC lighting systems, DMX networking, Behringer digital audio consoles, Theater Mix, QLab, and related production technologies. Experience directing and operating live-streamed and hybrid events, including multicamera switching, video routing, recording, encoding, and broadcast workflows. Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including signal-flow diagrams, rep plots, inventories, cue sheets, system maps, and production packets. Ability to troubleshoot complex technical systems under live performance conditions with minimal interruption to production schedules.

Salary:

$58K