Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

This position is responsible for providing general administrative assistance, production assistance, and additional stage management under the supervision of the Spivey Hall Production Manager. This includes on-site production management of Spivey Hall events, sound and lighting technical work, supervision of production assistants, and/or local ground transportation for guest artists and backstage hospitality services. This position also represents Clayton State, Spivey Hall and the Production Manager positively to a wide range of people and organizations. This position is not telework eligible.

• 40% - Stage manage all Spivey Hall Education, Clayton State University Department of Visual and Performing Arts, other Clayton State University departments, and visiting Middle/High School events including Young People’s Concerts, Spivey Hall Honor Choir/Orchestra/Jazz Ensemble rehearsals and concerts, large-ensemble rehearsals and concerts, faculty and student rehearsals and recitals, award ceremonies, and lectures.
• 40% - Setup, operate, and strike sound reinforcement, lighting, recording equipment, stage equipment (chairs, music stands, etc.), and keyboard instruments (pianos and pipe organ).
• 15% - In absence of Spivey Hall Production Manager, supervise student and non-student Production Assistants.
• 5% - Occasionally provide ground transportation and hospitality services for visiting artists between Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, local hotels, and Spivey Hall.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license.
• Relevant work experience in professional event production management, or equivalent education and work experience preferred.

• Event management experience in the performing arts, particularly in presenting concerts of classical music and jazz.
• Experience with concert/theatre lighting and sound reinforcement equipment and best practices, particularly ETC consoles and analog live sound mixers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and ability to multitask.
• Ability to represent Spivey Hall and Clayton State University successfully to a wide range of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.
• Degree in music, theatre, arts administration, or related field a plus.
• Knowledge of classical, jazz and/or world music a plus.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.