The Ramova is a multi use space within a restored historic movie theater encompassing an 1500+ capacity live performance venue, an independent brewery, a 200+ capacity live performance and event space, beer garden, grill, and taproom.

Ramova is more than live music, food, and beer. Our team, and by extension this role, will be charged with building a company culture that will create experiences with and for the community at large. Ramova exists to support the Southside of Chicago, the greater Chicago area and national music scene, and anyone from near or far who appreciates good music, beer, food, and drinks.

Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for on-stage, backstage and technical execution of concerts and events at Ramova Theatre from inception to completion

The Production Manager will support the hiring, training, development, and performance counseling of all staff within their operation. They must have a passion for music and hospitality, and the desire to lead and mentor a diverse team while setting best in class standards and providing exceptional service. We encourage teamwork, creativity and suggestion of ideas or procedures that may benefit the business and our team’s success.

Essential Functions:

- Coordination between tours and venue to determine scope and needs for event

- Advancing and obtaining all technical information, including production needs, rider requirements, staging. 

- Interface with local contractors (vendors) and tours

- Coordinate backline needs with rental houses on show by show basis. 

- Day of show management of concert and private events from load in to load out, with an emphasis on customer (artist/client) service, adherence to time schedules, sound restrictions and cost containment. 

- Coordinate and book stage hands, loaders, audio, lighting and monitor engineers. Work in tandem with local union and production companies to schedule staff as needed.

- Manage additional event requirements, pre-event functions, meet and greets, post-event functions as needed.

- Coordinate and manage approved subcontractors and third party vendors to ensure safe, efficient and successful events.

- Liaise with all appropriate departments to ensure successful execution of each event, including settling shows as needed.

- Provide any specific talent related event details to Head Of Security, Programming and Operations. 

- Advise on adjustments to audio and video specs as needed; overseeing setup of audio visual equipment and backstage at events.

- Maintenance upkeep of house equipment, in line with regular inspections that meet industry and manufacture standards. 

- Work with the director of operations and director of programming to meet budget targets on an event basis along with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals. 

Qualifications:

- Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with attention to detail/problem solving skills.

- Minimum Combination 5 plus years’ experience as Production Manager , House Manager or Lead Audio Engineer ; general knowledge of venue operations required.

- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment with a positive attitude.

- Flexible Schedule (days/nights, late hours, weekends, and holidays)

- Implementation and execution of all Ramova Theatre’s policies, procedures and programs.

- Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information.

- Computer proficiency in Windows applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GSuite)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to perform essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs at times.

- This job description does not list each and every job responsibility of a Production Manager. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

At Ramova we work hard to create a culture that embodies our values. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions by removing bias or prejudice against any employee or applicant’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Please Apply HERE: https://tinyurl.com/Ramova for consideration. 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person