EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT ENCORE

Interested applicants should email their resume with their desired position in the subject line:

Jessica Boyce - Operations Manager, ENCORE Chamber Music Institute

operations@encorechambermusic.org

SEASONAL STAFF

Production Manager

Dates: May 27-June 24, 2025

Place: Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills OH 44040

The Production Manager provides support in organizing production logistics for ENCORE Chamber Music Institute’s 2025 summer festival which includes:

7 Music & Ideas Concerts
6 Summer Academy Concerts 
15 ENCORE in CLE community concerts

The Production Manager is a full-time position requiring evening and weekend hours from May 27th through June 24th, 2025. The first week includes remote work before arriving on-site by May 30th. The Production Manager will work with ENCORE staff to create an in-person work schedule. Benefits of the job include attendance at ENCORE season events and exposure to ENCORE’s distinguished artist faculty.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Pre-Festival (Includes remote work)

    • Curate a concert management protocol in collaboration with the House Manager

    • Coordinate with venue staff regarding stage set-up, stage lights, etc.

    • Create a list of production needs for each concert including dressing room assignments

    • Coordinate with venue staff for lighting/audio staffing needs (venue contact details will be provided by Head of Operations)

  • Provide support in preparation for the First Day of the festival

  • During the festival

  • Dress rehearsal management

    • Document stage set-up and lighting needs for each piece

    • Communicate the documented stage needs to respective personnel: Direct the team of Audio Engineers, Lighting Director (on site), and stage crews comprised of work-study students

    • Communicate any logistical or programmatic changes made during rehearsal to the Head of Operations and Artistic Director

  • Dressing room management 

    • Prepare Rider Items, snacks and water for each concert

    • Dressing room signage

  • Concert Management

    • Manage stage set-up, lighting direction, set transitions, and backstage artist management - communicate to artists backstage when they are “on deck”.

    • Ensure smooth operation of concerts in collaboration with ENCORE’s House Manager

  • Other tasks and projects as assigned by the Head of Operations or Artistic Director of ENCORE

Qualifications:

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to take initiative

  • Ability to take direction and work in a team environment

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with a positive attitude

  • Knowledge of classical music and interest in an arts administration career

  • Must have valid driver's license and a clean driving record

  • Appreciation for the mission of ENCORE Chamber Music Institute

Conditions:

  • $4,000 compensation for 4 weeks

  • Host family accommodation provided

  • Rental car provided for shared use between House and Production Managers

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Review of materials will continue until the positions are filled.

Non-Discrimination Policy

ENCORE Chamber Music does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability neither in the recruitment, hiring, and treatment of its hiring faculty and staff, nor in the daily operation of ENCORE Chamber Music’s programs.