Facilities and Production Manager

Mercury Store is a laboratory for theatre artists – stage directors, choreographers, and devisers – providing people, space and time to look at and examine their work. It offers residencies, studio space, community and resources. Mercury Store is committed to a new way of thinking about how theatre gets made; artistic excellence, diversity of artists, creative and intellectual risk-taking, and equitable working conditions are the guiding principles. Mercury Store occupies a fully renovated warehouse with four studios and hosts approximately 70 lead artists each calendar year.

The Position

The Mercury Store’s Facilities and Production Manager (FPM) is the person responsible for the management and operations of the physical space and coordination of artistic, community, and public-facing activities within it. This role will work closely with all members of the team and will report to the General Manager.

Mercury Store aims for a culture, creatively and operationally, of collegiality, collaboration and artistic experimentation. The FPM is expected to uphold those values and care for the physical building while supporting the programming. Our primary program, ‘Projects’, involves hosting 3-4 lead artists per week in our studios, and the FPM role will be responsible for supporting the production and space needs of the artists, as well as turning over the studios each week.

This is an in-person, permanent, full-time position and an ideal opportunity for someone who is skilled in facilities and production, enjoys creative problem solving and systems, and is interested in the arts. Mercury Store is committed to reasonable working hours. In that vein, we are open Monday through Friday 9:30am-6pm, and hours are adjustable to best support the production schedule.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities
Facilities-related
Coordinate all maintenance and building systems, including troubleshooting issues as they arise
Manage vendor contracts and contacts
Maintain site safety programs and compliance
Purchase and implementation of necessary equipment for building operation and maintenance, including outside grounds
Supervise facilities overhire or part time staff, including site supervisors and janitorial staff
Maintain security and utility systems, including making sure inspections and regulations are up to date
Schedule facility cleaning, maintenance, and repairs, and maintain inventory of cleaning and office supplies and equipment
Production-related
Collaborate with the entire team, including Producer, Associate Producer, General Manager and Associate General Manager, on production needs for the Projects series.* The FPM will also be in direct contact with Lead Artists ahead of their project to best serve their technical needs.
Supervise Stage Managers, including hiring, scheduling their assignments, preparing them for project weeks, and supporting them during the process
Collaborate with General Manager to facilitate venue rentals, including building setup and site supervisors
Manage space availability for programs and rentals
Maintain inventory of A/V and production equipment
*The Mercury Store does not do productions; it is a development space. Production needs are in the spirit of experimentation and suggestion, rather than full realization, so projects often require minimal tech setup. However, given our focus on process, artist support, creativity and problem solving are essential, and this role will be at the center of that exploration.

Required Skills
Familiarity with different models of theatre making and genres, including devised work, adaptation, physical theatre, dance theatre, new plays and musicals.
Experience with basic technical theatre, including A/V, projectors, etc.
Experience with building management
Ability to engage with and support artists, vendors, and renters with professionalism and discretion in a fast-paced environment
Sense of humor, curiosity, and open mindedness
Organization and attention to details

Preferred Skills
The Mercury Store is excited to welcome candidates with an array of backgrounds and skills. While not required, we encourage candidates to have experience or familiarity with:
Strong collaboration
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Interest in process-oriented work
Working for a new/start up organization
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position with a salary of $70,000.

This position will be offered comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, sick time and will be eligible for 401k matching.

All employees of Mercury Store will be required to provide proof of boosted vaccination to enter the building.