Job Details

Temporary Production Coordinator

Position Number: 7134773
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Temporary Production Coordinator

Requisition Number: 71867
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 19-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Theatre & Dance at CU Boulder invites applications for the Temporary Production Coordinator position! This role provides essential operational and organizational support for the Department of Theatre and Dance (THDN) production season, which acts as a laboratory for our students. The Production Coordinator organizes scheduling and communications for the entire season of theatre and dance productions, providing vital collaboration across all production areas to ensure smooth operations and production safety during the educational experience for our students. This role is responsible for assigning, hiring, training, and mentoring of student stage managers, house managers, and run crew positions. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Theatre & Dance is a community of students, scholars, artists, and artisans who regard the collaborative and creative process as the core of education. We engage with that process at all levels of our work as we pursue excellence and understanding.
From the root of process stems practice, and that practice bears the fruit of experience. THDN guides that fruition, offering students an expanse of opportunities to encounter the art forms of theatre and dance, their making and meaning.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Production Coordination

Coordinate the season planning process in collaboration with Theatre Technical Director, Director of Dance Production, and Associate Chairs, including the organization of documentation, communication, and department participation in the season selection process. Create and lead the full season production calendar of rehearsals, build periods, technical/dress rehearsals, performances, all design and production meetings, etc. Create and lead electronic resources and communications for all collaborators in the production season to ensure that needs for dance and theatre productions are met.
Ensure spaces for all dance and theatre production needs are reserved in the EMS system and communicated to relevant personnel.
Schedule, organize, and facilitate all production meetings with appropriate production personnel, including faculty, staff, students, and professional guests. Ensure strong communications and awareness between all artistic and production areas of dance and theatre.
Handle the audition process for the season, including communication, sign-up process, audition and callback operations, etc.
Be present at dance and theatre technical and dress rehearsals to ensure a safe environment is maintained, mentor student stage managers and run crew, and facilitate communications between personnel of the various production areas where needed, etc.
Ensure all production personnel are aware of rights and royalties contract requirements and help maintain compliance with licensing agreements
Work with department staff to ensure effective organization and communication of complimentary ticket code processes for all production personnel of dance and theatre productions
Participate actively in the development of efficient processes to support the THDN production season, and other duties as needed to ensure safe and effective operations.

Campus Liaison

Handle coordination with other entities such as facilities management, access services, campus security, and CU Presents to ensure smooth operations, safe use of facilities, and strong campus partnerships
Act as the point person for CU Presents, our on-campus ticketing and marketing partners, for all communications regarding season information, production programs, and audience services (accessibility needs, content warnings, etc.)
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of student house managers for the season. Ensure proper safety training and communication protocols for house managers and ushers to maintain audience and venue safety, including overseeing house report expectations and emergency procedures. Ensure smooth operations for front of house services in collaboration with CU Presents staff. Maintain availability to address production-related problems, issues, concerns as they may arise during the production run.

Student Supervision and Mento

Assign student stage managers working on THDN productions in collaboration with production faculty.
Act as a mentor and first point of contact for stage managers. Track student progress and development for future season assignments.
Oversee assignments and training of student run crews for THDN productions
Assist as a point of contact for student group production needs

Depending on candidate expertise and interest, as well as departmental needs and resources, there may be an opportunity to add an additional paid appointment to teach one course per semester in a related area such as stage management.

What You Should Know

This is a mostly in-person work opportunity with the potential for hybrid work, as discussed with the supervisor. This is a full-time, temporary position for one academic year requiring mostly business hours, Monday-Friday. Evening and weekend hours are also required during certain points of the production schedule.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this temporary position is $31.25.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's Degree
At least 2 years of relevant experience in a professional role with production coordination/production management responsibilities

What You Will Need

Strong skills in creative problem solving, written and verbal communication, and collaboration
Ability to successfully handle multiple, sometimes contending priorities and unexpected needs as they arise
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on production needs

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by May 19, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Production-Coordinator/71867