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About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown Universityâ™s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

Brown University is undergoing a tremendous growth in the arts, with newly appointed leadership for the Brown Arts Institute, and the state of the art, one of a kind Lindemann Performing Arts Center scheduled to open in Fall 2023. Brown seeks to fulfill its ambitious vision for the arts as an integral presence throughout a liberal arts education. We believe the arts are fundamental to critical inquiry into the most important questions facing humanity around the world, and we support artists operating at the highest levels of their craft to inform, and be informed by, scholars in disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Responsibilities:

We seek to hire a Production Coordinator who assists in the planning and physical realization of all production needs of the Brown Arts Institute, including performances, coursework, exhibitions, and special events taking place in the Granoff Center and the Lindemann Performing Arts Center.

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Education and Experience

• Required:  BA or BFA
• Preferred: BA or BFA in technical theater or related field
• 1-3 years in technical theater management, stage management, or performance art-related field, including a broad skill-set including experience in audio, video, lighting, and signal routing
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Experience in installation and fabrication a plus
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment

The Production Coordinator is a part-time, on-call position (< half-time) whose schedule is dependent on the BAIâ™s production calendar.  Some weeks, there may not be any production needs; during others, there may be 40 hours of work. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the Brown Arts Institute, the Production Coordinator must be versed in a wide variety of production needs.  Evening and weekend work should be expected.

Additional Information:

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a personâ™s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.

About Brown University

Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.

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