Production and Events Manager (FT - OPC) - Quick Hire!

St. Johns River State College (SJR State) is a distinguished public college located in the scenic northeast region of Florida, along the picturesque shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses spread across Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State proudly serves nearly 10,000 students annually from a dynamic and rapidly growing population area of 600,000 residents. The college is known for its commitment to providing a high-quality education alongside a vibrant community enriched by the natural beauty and storied history of the region. These campuses are strategically positioned to provide access and opportunities to students from locations including St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city; Palatka, often called the "Gem City of the St. Johns"; and Orange Park, an area rich in Spanish heritage and cultural history. SJR State is dedicated to delivering comprehensive educational programs and services that promote student success and regional growth. Acknowledged for its supportive learning environment, the college also offers a robust benefits package to its employees, highlighting employer contributions to retirement and health insurance plans, as well as dental, vision, and life insurance. Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and tuition assistance further enhance the overall employment experience at SJR State. The Production and Events Manager position is a full-time, exempt role based at the Orange Park Campus within the Comm Cult Enrich-THCA Performance Art Center department. This position offers a salary range of $53,235.00 to $70,537.00 annually and is classified under Professional Support, Salary Grade 120. The Production and Events Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Thrasher-Horne Center’s technical and event operations. This role involves coordinating and overseeing rental events within the theaters, ensuring seamless execution through effective collaboration with various departments and stakeholders. The individual in this position works closely with the Director of Operations and Production, and assumes senior technical staff responsibilities in their absence. A key aspect of the role is supervising a diverse team that includes staff technicians, stagehands, caterers, security personnel, and custodial staff. This ensures that every event, whether institutional or rental, is conducted smoothly and professionally from planning through execution. The role requires expertise in event management, technical production support, staff coordination, and customer service to meet the high standards of the college’s performance arts center. In addition to managing the technical and operational facets of events, the manager is responsible for handling customer interactions related to rental events, including providing quotes, agreements, and payment processing in adherence to college policies. They also collaborate with front-of-house and box office teams to facilitate the successful advancement of presentations and events. Technical duties encompass setup, operation, and striking of shows, as well as involvement in scenic construction, rigging, carpentry, and painting. The manager assesses technical needs and staffing requirements, works with rental event software system administrators, and may occasionally assist with logistical tasks such as transporting performers, equipment, supplies, or art exhibits. This role demands physical agility including standing for long durations, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at height. Work environments can be indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to dust and noise. Candidates for this role should possess a blend of artistic sensitivity, technical skill, leadership capability, and customer-focused service, making this a challenging yet rewarding position within SJR State College’s vibrant performance arts community.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent diploma required
• minimum of two years' work experience in live performance required
• customer service experience required
• ability to bend, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in high places
• willingness to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to dust and noise
• ability to maintain knowledge of CPR and first aid