Performing Arts Production ManagerColonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA, US

Performing Arts Production Manager

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA, US

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Overview

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The Performing Arts Production Manager plays a key role in daily programming, ensuring high-quality interpretive performances and managing rehearsal and performance schedules. This position fosters a safe, positive work environment and creates clear, equitable daily reports. The role blends technical skill, creativity, and leadership to support performances across indoor and outdoor venues. When not managing daily programs, supervises sound staff and supports seasonal planning, EMS entries, and other tasks from the Senior Manager. Coordinates with internal partners on resource needs and supports special events as needed. Requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

About the Organization

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates a large museum complex. The mission is "that the future may learn from the past" by preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. The Foundation operates multiple museums, accommodations, and a renowned library, engaging with millions of visitors annually.

Main Duties

As Daily Program Manager, communicate information clearly and timely, address staffing, scheduling, and programming challenges, and model guest service aligned with the Foundation's core values of Courage, Inclusion, Relevance, and Craftsmanship.
Collaborate across the Foundation to plan and implement programs, ensuring safe, positive experiences for staff and guests.
Ensure adherence to Foundation policies and procedures. Prepare rehearsal schedules based on casting and performance needs for new and remounted works.
Determine photography needs and set up photo shoots for new productions; ensure EMS entries reflect current work.
Coordinate with leadership, Senior Manager, and scheduler to manage day-to-day department roll calls, program coverage, and casting options for guests.
Support the Senior Manager in setting expectations, managing historic property, props, costuming, and collections.
Support pre-planning and on-site support for special and signature events.
Set goals and objectives for team members to achieve unit-focused results.

Required Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree or experience equivalent to a four-year degree

5 years of professional experience in theatre or museum interpretation

2 or more years of managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications

Theatrical experience in stage management and / or production management

Administrative & Project Management experience

Key Skills / Competencies

Subject Matter : Knowledge of American colonial history and 18th-century Virginia and Williamsburg

Leadership : Ability to lead diverse teams, communicate goals, and foster collaboration

Communication : Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills

Project Management : Change facilitation, collaboration, planning, and resource management

Museum Operations : Experience with interpretation, program planning, and resource use

Organizational and Analytical Skills : Problem solving and project execution across stakeholders

Physical and Environmental Demands

Work in varying weather conditions

Carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

Stand 2–5 hours frequently

Walk 2–4 hours a day

Typical Work Schedule

Requires flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings

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