Senior Manager of Production Arts Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis/jobs/newprint/4816171) Apply  Senior Manager of Production Arts Salary $66,830.40 Annually Location Indy Parks - Various, IN Job Type Full Time Job Number 08959 Department DPR - Recreation Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits Position Summary Position is responsible for delivering quality customer experience through p roduction arts programming to include identifying and developing new programs and developing implementation strategies in support of department service delivery goals. Position is responsible for management of programs, services, facilities, and personnel in the Production Arts section. Established policies and procedures control actions. The Senior Manager of Production Arts is required to exercise significant independent judgment when there is no available policies and procedures and errors in judgement may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences as well as regulatory and budgetary problems. Ability to recognize the need for intervention with any aspect of operation and notify the Deputy Director is critical. The Senior Manager of Production Arts must be comfortable when interacting with the community, other divisions, departments and agencies, public officials and various city, state, and local officials. Position reports to Deputy Director Operations and Programs. Agency Summary With over a century of history advancing the value of parks, Indy Parks is committed to protecting and enhancing the community's assets for the future. We will be a leader in making Indianapolis a vibrant, happy, and healthy place to live. By providing premier greenspaces and recreation opportunities, we welcome all residents, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, ability, or identity, to connect to nature, to the community, and to themselves. The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County. Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities + Supervises all department wide aspects of programming for the production arts section + Provide leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans for assigned core program areas. + Designs and implements programs in the areas of sound and stage production + Develops and manages all fiscal resources, contracts and partnerships, and equipment in the production arts section + Manages the training and professional development of production arts personnel and monitors adherence to department policy and procedure + Assesses the recreational production needs of the community as related to production arts, plans designs, implements, and evaluates programs and services at designated locations + Provides guidance to park managers across Department in all aspects of production support and programming + Works cooperatively with area park departments, school districts, recreation providers, community service groups, and other related agencies or organizations to maximize production opportunities in the community and minimize duplication of services + Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, disciplines, and advises production arts personnel, volunteers, and contractors + Develops budgetary needs for the production arts section, with the focus of increasing revenue and operating within the budget + Projects, monitors, and adjusts spending and revenue to best meet the goals and performance measurements of the section or park location + Oversees the ordering and purchasing of supplies, materials and equipment for the section, and asset management + Develops, negotiates, and manages fiscal resources, grants, contracts, and partnerships + Monitors, evaluates, and recommends improvements, repairs, or changes to production and related park resources + Adheres to resource management criteria of the department in the management of park facilities + Develops and implements the training and monitoring of adherence to department policy and procedure for section staff + Manages the customer service relations of the section including all forms of communication with the public, marketing of programs and service + Works with Communications team to develop and implement a marketing/promotion plan for promoting programs and events to surrounding community and appropriate user groups + Utilizes social media platforms to highlight programs and services + Assists and monitors Park Managers’ communication with the community, the media and other divisions, departments, or agencies + Maintain professionalism and responsiveness to internal and external customer inquiries and complaints, training and monitoring staff related to customer service skills + Along with Operations and Communication teams, assist senior management in project research; prepare various studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes + Prepares program evaluations, reports, performance evaluations, activity status reports + Uses software and variety of technology platforms to organize, document, track, and monitor work including, but not limited to, ActiveNet, InforPS, Microsoft Office Suite, Peoplesoft, NeoGov, and WebEx + Responsible for completing inspections and reports, and coordinating with supervisors, maintenance teams, risk manager, and DPW to ensure the safety of the park for patrons and staff + Must maintain confidentiality at all times + This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years of managerial experience (or equivalent combination of education & experience) in Audio/Visual Production, Broadcast Production, Recreation, or related field. Clear understanding and working knowledge of general philosophies in the Park and Recreation field Ability to learn computer applications for purchasing, budgeting, program registration, facility reservations. General ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, e-mail, scheduling, data base spreadsheets. Must be able to understand general fiscal and personnel procedures and policy in the public sector. Ability to work productively under general supervision. Must be self-motivated and dependable. Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills. Must be customer service oriented. Prefer experience working in the public sector. Licenses/Certifications required valid driver’s license; Ability to obtain: CPR and First Aid Certificate. Prefer CPRP (Certified Parks & Recreation Professional). Candidate must be comfortable working within a diverse organization and have a fluency in and commitment to matters of equity and inclusion. Independent Judgment Working Conditions Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Senior Manager of Production Arts, will be expected to travel regularly to all park locations to monitor production arts related activity, attend meetings or trainings. Work related activities may incorporate all facets of recreational or municipal service delivery in various physical environments and weather conditions Physical Conditions + Sitting at a desk for significant periods ]of the day + Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds + Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation + Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals + Tasks require the ability to communicate orally Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.