Brentwood School inspires every student to:

Think critically and creatively.

Act ethically.

Shape a future with meaning.

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Upper School Production & Department Manager

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time, 12-month Upper School production manager in the performing arts department beginning August 2026. We are looking for individuals with a degree in theater production or a related field who have experience working in an academic setting with Upper School or college students.  Experience working specifically in independent, public, private, or charter schools is a plus.

The responsibility of the Production & Department Manager is to realize the visions of the director, choreographer, and design team for each production in the Performing Arts department. The position also involves coordinating the operations of the various disciplines within each production (scenic, costumes, lighting, sound, projection, stage management, front of house, touring, etc.). 

It is expected that a candidate would:

• Serve as the production manager, lighting and projection designer, and/or sound engineer for a minimum of 14 mainstage theater, dance, and music concerts per year
• Provide sound and lighting support for other events and meetings that take place in the US theater
• Collaborate with the calendar committee about use of theater space for purposes outside of performing arts
• Train and supervise students in best practices for stage management, lighting production, and sound production while ensuring a safe and efficient execution of these elements
• Manage the budget document, expense coding and ticketing website for the department
• Work closely with performing arts faculty, students, and freelance designers on the execution of their designs
• Collaborate with faculty directors, student directors, and guest directors on their vision
• Maintain the performing arts facilities and equipment with the performing arts faculty
• Serve as tour manager with the performing arts faculty sponsor if/when different groups travel
• Have knowledge of Vectorworks, Arkaos, Qlab, as well as ETC Ion lighting console, and Shure wireless microphone system
• Fulfill supervisory duties as needed
• Utilize experience with electrical wiring, carpentry, and rigging to set lighting, sound, and video equipment
• Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth
• Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
• Perform additional duties of a production manager as designated by the Department Chair or the Senior Administrative Team

In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:

• Strong collaboration skills
• A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
• A commitment to fairness and to fostering community
• Flexibility
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development

While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.

COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $70,000 - $95,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.

For more Information about our school, please visit our website, www.bwscampus.com.

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About Brentwood School

Mission & ValuesBrentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement. Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902. Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.

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