Theater Production Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Title

Theatre Production Manager- 10 Months

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type

Full time

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

Compensation Range

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

$59,440.00 - $74,300.00

Anticipated Start Date

Saturday, August 15, 2026

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

Position Duties

Manage the day-to-day operations of the McManus and Black Box Theatres and scene shop. Responsible for overseeing and implementing all technical elements for the Theater Program faculty- and guest-directed productions each year. Assist in implementing designs for student-directed productions each year. Train, organize, and oversee student work study employees, additional student work crew, and Assistant Theater Manager. Provide event support, planning and logistics for Visual & Performing Arts Department events. Consult with Theatre Program faculty on Program priorities, practices and learning aims.

Essential Functions

• Schedule and run weekly production meetings with faculty and outside designers. Collaborate closely with faculty and guest directors, designers, staff and students to plan and implement all technical elements (scenic, lighting, sound, costumes, props) for 2 or 3 faculty- or guest-directed productions per year. Read and interpret plans and designs. Adjust to technical upgrades in theatrical equipment as necessary. Ensure operations stay within provided budgetary limits.
  
• Supervise and train theatre work study students and Stagecraft students in construction operations. Maintain a safe working environment for students. Monitor student work schedule for both student employees and Stagecraft students. Oversee student workers in scene shop and grid. Assist and mentor student directors and designers in implementing technical elements for student-directed productions as needed.
  
• Create and manage Theatre Program budget for theatre productions in consultation with VPA and LCAS leadership, ensuring expenses are in line with budget resources. Process receipts and account for all sales, tickets, supplies and all operational costs and revenues. Purchase materials needed for production including lumber, paint, lighting equipment rental, props, etc.
  
• Coordinate scheduling of McManus and Black Box theatres throughout the calendar year by various constituencies on campus, in partnership with Event Services. Create and maintain comprehensive theatre calendar with theatre blocks and production deadlines.
  
• Supervise and coordinate with the Assistant Theater Production Manager to maintain a safe working environment in the scene shop, grid, and theater spaces.
  
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures.

Physical/Environmental Example

Use paint, construction materials; hang lights. Requires climbing ladders, bending, transporting scenery and props and lifting over 25 pounds.

Please note the Priority Review Deadline is Monday, May 11, 2026. While we may continue to accept applications after that deadline, please apply before that date for best consideration.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Work Experience

5 - 8 years

Describe Required Experience

Theatre background; knowledge of set design; construction experience. Experience in an educational theatre setting. Experience in managing a budget.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent organizational ability and communication skills. Ability to organize work flow on multiple ongoing projects and to supervise students and staff in completing these projects on time. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web and social media. Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successfulcandidatesforanystaff,faculty,oradministrativepositionatLoyolaUniversityMarylandwillbesubjecttoapre-employmentbackgroundcheck.Note:Experienceand/oreducationmaybesubstitutedforrequirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Reporthas ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Reviewnamed it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the "new" dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo's book, Dream School, Finding the College That's Right for You.The list of "new" dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among thenation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

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