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About the Role

Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is seeking a Production Manager, Live Programs and Rentals to oversee the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of public programs, performances, exhibitions, private events, and venue rentals. This role involves managing event logistics from planning through load-out, ensuring productions are delivered safely, efficiently, and to professional standards, while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned productions from confirmation through completion, serving as the primary production contact.
Advance assigned productions by collecting technical requirements, production schedules, staffing needs, venue layouts, equipment requirements, and operational logistics.
Lead production meetings, site visits, walkthroughs, and planning sessions.
Coordinate production information across departments, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
Prepare production paperwork including schedules, ground plans, sketches, cue documentation, staffing plans, venue diagrams, logistics, scopes, and checklists.
Coordinate with the Venue Rentals team for seamless event delivery.
Serve as Production Manager on assigned events, supervising all production activity during load-in, rehearsals, performances, events, and load-out.
Coordinate freelance technicians, stagehands, vendors, and production contractors.
Ensure productions remain on schedule while maintaining exceptional client service and artistic support.
Coordinate with Lighting, Audio/Video, Operations, Security, Facilities, Catering, and Front of House teams.
Oversee the time keeping of shifts and maintain break schedules.
Anticipate production challenges and implement effective solutions.
Ensure venues are restored to house standards following each event.
Assist with department scheduling, labor coordination, and resource allocation.
Track production budgets, labor costs, rentals, purchases, and production expenses.
Coordinate equipment rentals, transportation, deliveries, and vendor logistics.
Assist other production team members with supply and equipment purchasing.
Assist with maintaining production inventories, equipment tracking, and storage organization.
Support the development of departmental procedures, documentation, production templates, and operating standards.
Maintain accurate production records and event documentation.
Maintain the highest standards of safety during all production activities.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, OSHA, FDNY, DOB, and all applicable venue regulations.
Explore and organize professional training opportunities for the production department.
Promote safe working practices among staff, freelancers, artists, and vendors.
Monitor production activity to protect Powerhouse Arts’ facilities, equipment, and artwork.
Document and communicate production incidents, accidents, or operational concerns.
Participate in departmental planning meetings and organizational initiatives.
Support the continual refinement of Powerhouse Arts’ production systems, workflows, and venue operations.
Provide hands-on support with setup and breakdown, and load-in assistance, as needed.
Stay current with industry best practices in live event production, production management, and entertainment technology.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–7 years of professional management experience in live event production, technical theatre, venue operations, performing arts, festivals, or related production environments.
Demonstrated experience managing complex productions from pre-production through event execution.
Working knowledge of theatrical production disciplines including lighting, audio, video, rigging, staging, and backstage operations.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities.
Strong interpersonal, client management, and communication skills.
Experience supervising freelance crews, vendors, and production teams.
Ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented in fast-paced, live-event environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and production scheduling tools.
Experience preparing production budgets and tracking project expenses preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDNY, DOB, and entertainment industry safety standards.
Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Skills

Live event production management
Technical theatre
Venue operations
Performing arts production
Festival production
Lighting
Audio
Video
Rigging
Staging
Backstage operations
Organizational skills
Project management
Client management
Communication skills
Supervising crews
Supervising vendors
Supervising production teams
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office proficiency
Google Workspace proficiency
Production scheduling tools
Vectorworks (plus)
CAD (plus)
Event management software (plus)
Budget management
Expense tracking
OSHA knowledge
FDNY knowledge
DOB knowledge
Entertainment industry safety standards

Location

Brooklyn

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5-7 years of professional management experience

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 to $110,000

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer sponsored retirement plan
Professional development opportunities
Vacation time
Holidays
Personal days
Week off at year’s end

About the Company

Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression.
PHA convenes an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators who co-create and share artistic practices vital to the well-being of artists and the communities they belong to.
PHA offers fabrication programs in ceramics, print, and public art; alongside membership studios in ceramics and at MGC Community Print Studio, textile workshop, The Alpha Workshops; and spaces for education, events, and public engagement.
In 2025, PHA welcomed thousands of visitors as the building evolved into a vibrant hub for art and performance.
PHA is growing its team to support its expanding offerings.

Equal Opportunity

Powerhouse Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Powerhouse is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace and recognizes the positive value of diversity.