Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Production Manager is responsible for duties that directly support the production of performances and events at the Mayo Civic Center complex.  This position directly oversees the planning and execution of production information for performances and events, coordinates logistical information and communicates that information to support staff; provides general support to the operation at the facility.  

This role will pay a salary of $55,000-$65,000

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024

Mayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota's destination for local, regional, national, and international conventions, entertainment, social, and sporting events. Serving as a vital economic generator for the region, Mayo Civic Center focuses on providing an exceptional experience by delivering world-class service and high-quality, versatile facilities.

• Advances and coordinates production aspects of all venue events and activities. 

• Coordinates  with the Operations Department technical needs during set-up and execution of events as well as event set up and strike throughout the venue. 

• Maintains files and records of all current projects, productions and events. 

• Hire, schedule, train, and coach all part time production staff. 

• Provides an advanced level of expertise in all aspects of technical theatre production including but not limited to lighting, audio, projections, rigging and fly systems and scenic elements. 

• Produces clean and presentable floor plans, layouts and light plots utilizing CAD technology. 

• Meets and works with clients and prospects to determine needs, suggest methods, creates production budget for crew costs and rentals, and provide advice toward producing state of the art events within reasonable budgets. 

• Negotiates for and procures production equipment and services from rental companies. 

• Manages local crew members. 

• Establishes and maintains relationships with production vendors and service providers. 

• Manages the production department in a manner that reflects the highest standards of respect, professionalism and customer service. 

• Helps formulate policies relating to production services and implements those policies. 

• Demonstrates a talent for amicable problem solving and conflict resolution. 

• Attends regular staff meetings and generally participates as a management team member. 

• Serves as manager on duty for selected events. 

• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients. 

• Support IT Department as needed. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• An undergraduate degree related to Theatrical Production from an accredited institution. 

• At least three to five (3-5+) years of relevant experience in a performing arts center environment, preferably in a convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose assembly facility. 

• Five (5+) years’ experience in Event Production. 

• Three (3+) years’ experience in managing/leading of people and teams 

• Experience working with both IATSE and local (non-union) crews. 

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of production technology, including demonstrable expertise in either sound reinforcement or performance lighting. 

• Training or experience in Computer Aided Design,
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment 

• Good written and verbal communication skills.   

• Excellent people skills. 

• A passion for the performing arts and the ability to provide excellence in their production. 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.