Production Manager
State of South Carolina
About the Role
The Production Manager will ensure the successful running of all University and off-campus events. This role coordinates with full-time staff and supervises student workers of the Special Events office to ensure completion of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with full-time staff and supervise student workers.
- Ensure completion of work for events.
- Handle event setups.
- Work evening and weekend hours.
- Work well and in harmony with peers, subordinates, professional artists, faculty, staff, and students.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma.
- Experience or additional education in event production.
- Relevant experience may include professional employment, student employment, freelance work, or event production in school, church, or community settings.
- Working knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound systems, and video presentation systems.
- Skills in theatrical carpentry and computer systems.
Qualifications
- Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and lead small-scale events.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable.
- Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities, and develop effective solutions to unfamiliar challenges.
- Excellent skills in providing strong customer service.
- Sound judgment and ethical demeanor.
- A valid driver's license and safe driving history.
- Ability to communicate effectively and use good judgment and initiative.