Duties/Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Curatorial Team and direct report Production Supervisor, steward all logistics related to the process of artistic collaboration from the inception of each project to its final presentation and execution.

• Budgeting and planning for performances, exhibitions, special events (inclusive of annual gala fundraiser), and shaping, tracking and reporting on all budgetary items and expenses specific to the success of the Production & Exhibitions Team.

• Actively informing and collaborating on contracts and agreements specific to artistic and institutional projects (both live performance and exhibition-making) to guarantee alignment with The Kitchen’s Production & Exhibitions framework.

• In collaboration with the Production Supervisor, researching, compiling and collating purchase orders for artistic projects, exhibitions, live performances and special events; proactively informing all parties of budget status; reporting out in real-time to the Curatorial Team and the Executive Director & Chief Curator any shifts in budget projections

• For exhibitions, shape and maintain all timelines, logistics for packing, shipping and delivery of artworks, artwork condition reporting, scheduling for install and deinstall.

• For live performances, public programs, and special events shape and maintain schedules for rehearsals, work calls, installs, load-ins and load-outs, performances, strikes, deinstalls, etc.

• Lead Production & Exhibitions meetings with staff and artists.

• Provide creative support to Curatorial Team and artists, including research, drawings, varied technical expertise, and connecting them with additional collaborators, as projects might require.

• In collaboration with the Chief of Staff, oversee and schedule items specific to building maintenance, necessary repairs and facilities management, and external contractors to carry out work therein.

In addition to the above duties, the Production & Exhibitions Manager will work together with the Production Supervisor in the following areas:

• Hiring and scheduling of overhire technical crew, art handlers, contractors; interviewing, hiring, and training all Front of House/Visitor Services team members.

• Supervising all production overhires and contractors, including lighting, audio, and video technicians, art handlers, and painters.

• Advancing the technical needs for incoming shows, including rentals, purchases, creating and reviewing technical drawings.

• Maintenance of the technical facility, repair, and inventory of equipment, handling the logistical challenges of moving equipment around as needed

• Manage the purchase of new equipment and production supplies within the annual allotted budget

Required Skills/Abilities:

• All candidates must have a sincere enthusiasm for the artistic program and be dedicated to preserving a positive and safe environment for our artists, crew, and other staff.

• Candidates should possess a working knowledge of all aspects of theatrical production, including lighting, audio, video, carpentry, stage management, and basic rigging techniques.

• Familiarity with art industry best practices in art handling, condition reporting, packing, and transportation.

• Capacity to work on nights and/or weekends, as program requires

• Possess outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to move with clarity and calm across multiple stakeholders within a fast-paced environment.

• Must be a self-starter and work independently without supervision.

• Ability to lead teams while also being a diplomatic and compassionate team player.

• Working knowledge of Vectorworks, Sketchup, Rhino or other drafting software.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word) and Google sheets

• Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

• All candidates must be willing and able to obtain FDNY Fire Guard certification.

• Capacity to move up to 50 lbs., ascend/descend ladders and lifts, and readiness for physical engagement including but not limited to construction, installation, and assembly.

• Prior DEAI training and/or sensitivity to DEAI within management and team collaboration.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible relevant experience preferably in an arts, culture, and or nonprofit organization with hands-on exhibitions and production experience

The Kitchen’s avant-garde history engages an experimental institutional model that informs our ways of collaborating with artists via an ambitious and dynamic creative program. As part of our current commitment to DEAI we recognize that an experimental artistic program requires an experimental and innovative team of contributors. Our staff is critical to the imagination of our mission. With this in mind we appreciate that qualifications across candidates may necessarily be diverse; we encourage you to apply based on your interest first and share with us in your cover letter what brings your passions to this position. We are glad to be made aware of your candidacy as we continue to grow our community.

Position available starting immediately. This is a year-round, full-time position with medical, vision, and dental insurance and paid time off. The position is exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Work hours are tailored to meet the needs of each production, and may include nights and weekends. The schedule is based on a 40-hour week. Salary range is $72,000 to $82,000, commensurate with experience, skills and knowledge.

The Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.

COVID Guidelines

The health and safety of our community is of utmost priority. As such, all staff members are required to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.