PRODUCTION MANAGER
Type: Part-time,
Contract
Technical skills (tags): budgets and communication
• Bilingual in English and French (written / oral) is an asset and • Minimum five years experience in production management
• Knowledge of Ottawa venues
• Familiarity with contract development
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A rel
Description
CAPACOA (Canadian Arts Presenting Association) is seeking a Production Manager for the 2010 CAPACOA conference held in Ottawa November 5 to the 8, 2010. The position reports to the Executive Director of CAPACOA, and works closely with the Conference Manager.
Responsibilities
• Review and consolidate all production info and technical specs on venues
• Contact all artists and compile production and technical requirements
• Manage all communication between artists and production including completion of artist technical contracts
• Prepare technical equipment requirements, production schedules, and crew calls per venue
• Prepare preliminary and final production budgets
• Participate in planning meetings throughout the duration of the contract
• Contact technical equipment and crew supply companies as needed
• Negotiate and prepare technical equipment and crew supply contracts
• Provide relevant info to artists – venue maps, tech specs, schedules and itinerary
• Co-ordinate and supervise technical and artist set-ups, technical rehearsals, showcases and performances and strikes and returns
• Co-ordinate and supervise technical needs of pitch sessions and other workshops, and/or conference programming as required
The production and submission of a detailed production report/analysis after the event, as well as interim progress reports to Executive Director are required.
This position requires both evening and weekend work during the conference. The ability to maintain a flexible schedule during the planning, and to be on site for the duration of the event are required. The contract requires a commitment of approximately 125 hours in total.
Please note that the CAPAPCOA conference showcase program has changed from previous years. The new format includes mini-showcases in the hotel, a small ‘in-the-clubs’ event and some performance activity in presenting venues in Ottawa. Several “non-performance” aspects of the conference programming are new and will fall under the responsibility of the Production Manager. Details will be provided during interviews.
Please send resume with cover letter and references by March 26th to:
Melanie.bureau@capacoa.ca
Operations Manager
CAPACOA
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