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THE ATLAS STORY Originally built in 1938, the Atlas was one of four movie theaters on H Street NE. For 30 years, the iconic movie house was a second home for film lovers throughout the H Street Corridor. The Atlas was reborn in 2006 as a community-based organization that boasts a 59,000 square-foot performing arts center with four performance spaces, dance studios, offices, back-of-house facilities and an expansive lobby with a bar. OUR MISSION The Atlas Performing Arts Center provides spaces for artists to create music, theatre and dance to entertain and engage audiences in exploring the ideas and issues of our time. We nurture an environment that welcomes artists representing our diverse community. We invest in partnerships and programs that reflect the best of the arts and our humanity. ATLAS PROGRAMS The Atlas has four performance spaces, and we often host free events in our lobby. We produce Atlas Presents performances and rent our spaces to other artist groups so they can create their own productions. We support and partner with DC arts makers – our Resident Arts Partners – including Capital City Symphony, Mosaic Theater Company of DC, Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA), and Joy of Motion Dance Center. The Atlas and our Resident Arts Partners collectively offer free and reduced-cost arts programming and services valued at over $1.6 million per year. Atlas Arts Lab provides a platform for individual artists to develop new work and to serve the community through engagement initiatives that encourage civic dialogue and community cohesion. Rooted in social justice, Atlas’ award-winning City at Peace youth development program uses performing arts as a learning tool to develop skills in dance, theatre, voice, and stage production, as well as skills in conflict resolution, personal storytelling, empathy, understanding, and leadership. The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival is a multi-week performing arts festival that presents work that impacts our society, culture, and world by informing, inspiring, educating, and entertaining. The annual festival hosts over 600 artists and entertains thousands of audience members. We proudly partner with community nonprofit and arts organizations like St. Coletta of Greater Washington and BroadFutures as well as Glade Dance/NACHMO to integrate a wider community in the cultural life of the city at the Atlas. Additional Information: Atlas Performing Arts Center is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Title: Assistant Production Manager

Reports To: Production Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: Part-time Production Staff and Overhire

Employee Class: Full Time Exempt

Work Location: On site at 1333 H Street NE, Washington DC, 20002

Compensation: $55,000 - $58,000 annually

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Paid vacation, holiday, personal days and sick leave; Costco membership; and Retirement (Simple IRA)

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external clients to create top quality productions while upholding the highest standards in professionalism. Support the planning, advancement, execution, and close out of all events at the Atlas. 
• Serve as a primary user of Momentus, the event management system used by the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and connected software solutions, supporting particularly the planning, and advancement of each event to ensure a smooth and successful experience for the end users of the Atlas.
• Serve as Manager On Duty as necessary leading and actively managing start of day and/or nightly briefings in line with the MOD Checklist.
• Be an on-call contact when venues are in use. As necessary, support production teams and clients with hands-on project participation.
• Support the Production Manager in the hiring, scheduling, and supervision of all part-time production personnel as required by internal and external clients. 
• Manage and maintain the performance venues, their equipment, and support shops regarding all repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
• Participate in the creation and management of department budgets
• Attend weekly production department meetings, cross-departmental meetings as necessary, and ad-hoc meetings as required.
• Assist Programming with contracting, scheduling, facility tours and other related programming functions as needed.
• Support fellow team members in their duties as necessary to ensure a seamless and professional experience for both internal and external clients.
• Support a safe and healthy workplace.
• Perform the duties of the Stagehand as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned
• Supervise part-time Production Staff during stage operations work calls

 

Physical Requirement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person, on the telephone, and electronically. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and other essential tasks. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. This position frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds and may walk as much as 1 to 2 miles using stairs. Prolonged periods in fast paced, dynamic environments. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays with frequent work 5 to 6 days per week.

Work Environment

Office environment - primarily seated, using computer, phone and other routine office equipment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Superior people skills in a customer service environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite with knowledge of industry-specific software such as Momentus, CAD programs, Lightwright, Qlab or Isadora, etc
• Organized with attention to detail
• Excellent financial, administrative, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Ability to multi-task under time constraints and effectively lead staff
• Ability to operate in a flexible manner and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively, addressing theatrical lighting, audio, and scenic issues as they arise.
• Individual must be trustworthy and dependable.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DC ABRA license.

 

Education & Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience in a theatrical environment as a lead crew member, stage manager, or member of a Production Management team.
• Experience reading architectural and theatrical design drawings is preferred.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We honor the unique experiences and perspectives of our staff and strive to maintain a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all races, colors, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, national origins, genetics, disabilities, ages, or veteran statuses. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other legally protected characteristics. 

 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via https://atlasperformingartscenter.easyapply.co/.