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Description :

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the chamber music program including registration; creation of the monthly chamber music faculty payroll report;

works with the Assistant Dean and Director of Chamber Musicin the administration of special chamber music projects. This is a 52-week position.

The salary for this role is $65,000-$75,000 per year (52 weeks).

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace.

We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company.

We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year.

Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities :

Update and maintain registration databases for the 100+ ensembles in the School’s program, in timely communication with appropriate offices and 75 chamber music faculty members;

supporting students’ understanding of their responsibility in the chamber music process

• Administer the application process, overseeing budget, programming, scheduling, production and payroll, working closely with the Communications and Concert Offices for ChamberFest
• Administer all aspects of scheduling and concert production for chamber music, managing course materials and work-study participants and maintaining attendance records for the first-year undergraduate String Quartet Survey class
• Administer all aspects of producing 10-15 performances per year at non-Juilliard venues
• Hire and supervise up to five work-study students for general office assistance
• Assist with the coordination of any chamber music master classes, maintaining accurate records regarding all chamber music activities at Juilliard, and advising students on chamber music opportunities, both within the School and outside
• Assist the Assistant Dean and Director of Chamber Music, as needed
• Assist in rostering Music Division projects and presentations as required, including building rehearsal schedules and communicating with students, faculty, and guest artists
• Coordinate admissions process for annual Juilliard String Quartet Seminar and oversee and support logistics of seminar
• Assist in administering and implementing Juilliard’s current and future developing summer music programs as needed
• Continually look for efficiencies for the optimal implementation of Chamber Music program in systems and software
• Works with the Assistant Dean and Director of Chamber Music as a liaison between the Juilliard String Quartet and The Office of Admissions to ensure all application updates are clear and communicated to applicants for the Graduate Resident String Quartet

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor of Music degree, or equivalent
• Knowledge of performing arts in general and chamber music in particular
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills, extreme accuracy and attention to detail
• Courteous, diplomatic, and accessible manner
• Awareness and dedication to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all students and Juilliard community as a whole
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential conversations with discretion
• Ability to explain the chamber music curriculum and enforce policies
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, as well as independently when needed
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Tech savvy; proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new computer applications database management and web-based tools, as needed
• Availability to work some evenings, as needed
• Understanding of the mission of The Juilliard School

Preferred Background :

• Master of Music degree, preferably as an instrumental performance major
• Administrative experience as a member of a self-managed or commercially managed chamber ensemble

Nondiscrimination Policy :

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.

Overview :

The Production Manager works as a collaborative member of a team of 4 Production Managers who oversee the day-to-day progression of their individual productions as assigned by the Senior Director, Production and the Business and Operations Manager.

Their work is in support of a mission to provide the highest caliber of production experience to the gifted students for whom public performance is a keystone of their training in Drama, Opera, Dance, concerts and interdisciplinary events.

The Production Manager will foster an environment of creativity and inclusivity while providing leadership and guidance to the production shops, Artistic divisions, design teams, and stage managers with the goal of keeping schedules and budgets on track.

In addition, they will assist the Senior Director on other short and long-term projects as assigned, helping to facilitate the smooth overall operation of the Production Department.

Responsibilities :

Develop production plan and track progress on assigned productions, disseminating information as needed and responding to all enquiries.

Foster communication and problem-solving with all involved to ensure forward movement on all aspects of the production.

Monitor and adjust schedules to cost-effectively execute productions at the highest artistic standards using feedback from the shop supervisors, division administrators, creative teams, and stage management.

Schedules include but are not limited to design development, technical, performance, and maintenance,

• Adjust scope, scale, and schedule as necessary to balance the production needs with existing resources.
• Regularly communicate with the Senior Director and the Business and Operations Manager regarding assignments, collaborating as needed to develop and facilitate solutions to challenges that arise.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with departmental leadership in order to maintain familiarity with the full range of departmental planning and operations.
• Foster and support the Production Department’s safety protocols and procedures, ensuring safe practices are followed in the installation, operation, and removal of technical elements.
• Compile, update, and distribute informational manuals for Production Staff, Stage Management, Apprentices, and Designers on a yearly basis.

As assigned and in conjunction with the Senior Director, fulfill and / or participate in additional tasks with an eye towards departmental efficiency, long-term goals, and strategic planning.

Required :

• Five years of professional experience in production management, production stage management, or technical direction or combination thereof.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines : theater, opera, dance, or events.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn institutional software platforms for scheduling and other applications.
• Ability to estimate and manage budgets.
• Proactive work ethic, paying attention to detail and follow-through in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a professional demeanor along with tact and diplomacy.
• Available to work nights and weekends as needed.

Preferred :

• Experience working in an educational facility.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and / or Vectorworks.

Salary Range : $84,000 to $87,000 per year