PRODUCTION MANAGER AND LIGHTING DESIGNER

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

The University of Washington Department of Dance believes dance is for everybody. We expand the meanings and experiences of dance as a field of study and a living art form. We employ pedagogical perspectives, research approaches, dance-making methods, and performance philosophies that are historically and culturally informed to elevate the value of play, creativity, critical thinking, and embodied knowledge for our students and global communities.

All members of the UW Dance community are expected to work and communicate in a spirit of respect, professionalism, and collegiality. All members of the department share responsibility for creating and maintaining an environment that is safe both physically and interpersonally. Additionally, all employees are expected to contribute to the educational mission of the department through constructive mentorship, meaningful feedback, and supportive collaboration with students.

This position is comprised of two distinct but significantly interrelated areas of responsibility – Production Management & Lighting Design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Manager (70%)
The Production Manager (Program Operations Specialist (NE S 7)) is responsible for planning, scheduling, and providing the technical support required for all Dance productions, production facilities, and production equipment. The Production Manager must identify and solve problems, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, work independently and collaboratively, and maintain effective working relationships with Department of Dance faculty and staff, Meany Hall operations staff, the University community, guest artists and collaborators, and the larger performing arts community.

Duties of the Production Manager include:

Planning (25%)