Production Coordinator, Off-Campus

Boston, MA
Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Performance Services, part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, seeks a temporary Production Coordinator to coordinate and execute multiple production aspects of two off-campus productions in the Spring 2026 semester. The productions are the Commercial Dance showcase at the Huntington Theater in early February, and a new opera production at the Calderwood Pavilion in April (see detailed schedule below). The Production Coordinator will work closely with the full Performance Services team, the Dance and Music divisions, and the staff of the Huntington and Calderwood theaters to ensure a smooth and successful production for all involved.

The Production Coordinator will serve as a central point of contact and communication for each production, with a focus on maintaining schedules for on-site use of each theater; ensuring designs are on deadline and within budget; and facilitating clear communication between all parties. The Production Coordinator will work a variable schedule, with much of the pre-production work able to be completed remotely. Coordinator will be required in-person between February 2-8, and March 30-April 19. Specific schedule to be determined, and absences on certain days will be considered. Some travel and housing accommodations may be available for specific dates, however this position does not include a travel or housing stipend, and will be expected to secure their own housing and transportation for on-site days as needed. The expected hiring range for this position is $26-31 per hour.

Important Dates:
Commercial Dance performance - Huntington Theater
September 15 - 26, 2026 – Choreographer residencies
February 2, 2026 - Load-in and Spacing
February 3, 2026 - Tech
February 4, 2026 - Dress rehearsal
February 5, 2026 - Dress rehearsal
February 6, 2026 - Performance #1 at 7:30pm
February 7, 2026 - Performance #2 at 2pm, Performance #3 at 7:30pm
February 8, 2026 - Strike

Opera - Calderwood Pavilion, Roberts Theater
March 9 - April 10, 2026 – Staging rehearsals on campus
March 30 - April 10, 2026 - Load-in to the Roberts Theater
April 11, 2026 - Tech
April 13-15, 2026 - Dress rehearsals
April 16-18, 2026 - Performances (3 total, start at 7:30pm each night)
April 19, 2026 - Strike
April 20-24, 2026 - NYC residency and performances

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Maintain and communicate daily schedules while on-site, in consultation with stage manager and other production staff.

● Schedule, prepare agendas, and actively participate in relevant production meetings.

● Schedule and actively participate in additional design or logistical meetings as needed.

● Communicate with guest designers and other creative team members to ensure adherence to deadlines, material budgets, and overall artistic vision.

● Attend any necessary rehearsals, including tech and dress rehearsals, as needed.

● Oversee production crew needs, making sure adequate staff is present at required calls, including load-in and notes.

● Track production budgets, ensuring any items are entered in a correct and timely manner.

● Coordinate and set-up company meals as needed.

● Coordinate company transportation as needed (will not include transportation to, from, or within NYC).

● Participate in post-production meetings and other activities as needed.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

● B.A. in dance, music, theater or equivalent professional experience

● 3-5 years of professional experience in the performing arts as a production manager, technical director, stage manager, company manager, or similar role.

● Experience working with and training students in a higher education environment

● Familiarity with Commercial Dance and/or Opera production best practices

● Familiarity with the Huntington Theater and/or Calderwood Pavilion is preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

● Exceptional organizational skills

● Strong leadership and collaboration skills

● Exceptional facilitation and communication skills

● Ability to work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

● Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop

● Seated and standing positions

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:

● Ability to climb short ladders

● Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds

● Some nights and weekends

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

CasualPDN-a05811f2-f80b-46e3-8372-66b969eadcb6

Job Description:

Performance Services, part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, seeks a temporary Production Coordinator to coordinate and execute multiple production aspects of two off-campus productions in the Spring 2026 semester. The productions are the Commercial Dance showcase at the Huntington Theater in early February, and a new opera production at the Calderwood Pavilion in April (see detailed schedule below). The Production Coordinator will work closely with the full Performance Services team, the Dance and Music divisions, and the staff of the Huntington and Calderwood theaters to ensure a smooth and successful production for all involved.

The Production Coordinator will serve as a central point of contact and communication for each production, with a focus on maintaining schedules for on-site use of each theater; ensuring designs are on deadline and within budget; and facilitating clear communication between all parties. The Production Coordinator will work a variable schedule, with much of the pre-production work able to be completed remotely. Coordinator will be required in-person between February 2-8, and March 30-April 19. Specific schedule to be determined, and absences on certain days will be considered. Some travel and housing accommodations may be available for specific dates, however this position does not include a travel or housing stipend, and will be expected to secure their own housing and transportation for on-site days as needed. The expected hiring range for this position is $26-31 per hour.

Important Dates:
Commercial Dance performance - Huntington Theater
September 15 - 26, 2026 – Choreographer residencies
February 2, 2026 - Load-in and Spacing
February 3, 2026 - Tech
February 4, 2026 - Dress rehearsal
February 5, 2026 - Dress rehearsal
February 6, 2026 - Performance #1 at 7:30pm
February 7, 2026 - Performance #2 at 2pm, Performance #3 at 7:30pm
February 8, 2026 - Strike

Opera - Calderwood Pavilion, Roberts Theater
March 9 - April 10, 2026 – Staging rehearsals on campus
March 30 - April 10, 2026 - Load-in to the Roberts Theater
April 11, 2026 - Tech
April 13-15, 2026 - Dress rehearsals
April 16-18, 2026 - Performances (3 total, start at 7:30pm each night)
April 19, 2026 - Strike
April 20-24, 2026 - NYC residency and performances

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Maintain and communicate daily schedules while on-site, in consultation with stage manager and other production staff.

● Schedule, prepare agendas, and actively participate in relevant production meetings.

● Schedule and actively participate in additional design or logistical meetings as needed.

● Communicate with guest designers and other creative team members to ensure adherence to deadlines, material budgets, and overall artistic vision.

● Attend any necessary rehearsals, including tech and dress rehearsals, as needed.

● Oversee production crew needs, making sure adequate staff is present at required calls, including load-in and notes.

● Track production budgets, ensuring any items are entered in a correct and timely manner.

● Coordinate and set-up company meals as needed.

● Coordinate company transportation as needed (will not include transportation to, from, or within NYC).

● Participate in post-production meetings and other activities as needed.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

● B.A. in dance, music, theater or equivalent professional experience

● 3-5 years of professional experience in the performing arts as a production manager, technical director, stage manager, company manager, or similar role.

● Experience working with and training students in a higher education environment

● Familiarity with Commercial Dance and/or Opera production best practices

● Familiarity with the Huntington Theater and/or Calderwood Pavilion is preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

● Exceptional organizational skills

● Strong leadership and collaboration skills

● Exceptional facilitation and communication skills

● Ability to work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

● Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop

● Seated and standing positions

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:

● Ability to climb short ladders

● Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds

● Some nights and weekends

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

CasualPDN-a05811f2-f80b-46e3-8372-66b969eadcb6

About Berklee College of Music

Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, and Valencia, Spain, and through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online. Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the world’s most inspired artists, Berklee’s commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni—hundreds of whom have been recognized with Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Emmy awards.

At Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee, students explore interdisciplinary approaches to music, dance, theater, film, business, healthcare, education, technology, and more. Our pioneering youth programs reach underserved classrooms throughout the U.S. and beyond. With students and alumni from more than 100 nations and educational partners across the world, we are forging new connections among art forms, musical traditions, and technologies to build a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative global arts community.

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