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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Production Manager

Society of the Educational Arts/Teatro SEA

Salary: $45,000+/year (commensurate with experience)

Type of Position:

Job Type:
In-person

Application Post Date:

About Our Organization

Established in 1985, SEA (Society of the Educational Arts, Inc.), is the premiere Bilingual Arts-in-Education Organization and Latino Theatre for Young Audiences in the United States. SEA has created and produced a combination of educational theatre productions and art workshops/programs specifically designed to examine, challenge and create possible solutions for current educational, social and community issues. Its internationally celebrated programs include school, outdoor, community and main stage performances, workshops and residencies, among others, reaching over 75,000 children and young adults every year. The organization, established by Dr. Manuel A. Morán, currently has offices in San Juan, New York, and Florida. Teatro SEA has its performance space at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

Job Position Summary

Teatro SEA, the nation’s premier Bilingual Latino Children’s Theater (Dr. Manuel A. Morán, Artistic Director), is seeking a hands-on, organized, and experienced Production Manager to oversee the technical and production operations for our in-house shows, tours, venue rentals, and special events. This role requires a passionate, detail-oriented multitasker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the full production lifecycle: scheduling, load-ins/load-outs, rehearsals, tech weeks, performances, and strikes
  • Oversee tech operations (lighting, sound, sets, props, repairs)
  • Supervise cast, crew, tech staff, and production interns
  • Coordinate off-site performances (tours) at schools and cultural venues
  • Support venue rentals and visiting productions
  • Ensure spaces remain safe, clean, and performance-ready

Requirements:

  • 3+ years in technical theater or production management
  • Knowledge of stage lighting, sound, and scenic construction
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
  • Driver’s license

How to Apply

To Apply:
Email your resume and a brief cover letter to:
📧 Mr. Kodi Stanley— kstanley@teatrosea.org

It is the SEA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and entities. This policy applies to all the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limits to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. Advancement to positions of greater responsibility is based on an individual’s abilities and demonstrated performance.