Overview
Associate Production Manager Jobs in Santa Maria, CA at PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Title: Associate Production Manager
Company: PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Company Description
PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre is a professional conservatory theatre dedicated to creating and sharing live theatre that reflects and transforms the Central Coast of California community. With a strong commitment to serving current audiences, cultivating future audiences, and training the next generation of theatre professionals, PCPA provides an immersive and inclusive artistic experience. The organization is a vital cultural resource in the region and offers robust opportunities for growth and creativity in the performing arts.
Position Summary
The Associate Production Manager (APM) is responsible for the operational execution of PCPA’s production activity under the strategic direction of the Production Manager. The APM holds primary ownership of assigned show production management, guest and company logistics, onboarding coordination, outside events, and script administration. On productions explicitly assigned by the Production Manager, the APM exercises full production management authority within defined scope.
The APM serves as the designated deputy for the Production Manager in cases of planned absence, under terms documented by the PM for each instance. This position requires independent judgment within established parameters, high attention to operational detail, and disciplined adherence to organizational hierarchy and communication pathways.
Salary pay range is $75,000 – $77,000 annually. PCPA covers 100% of health & dental insurance premiums. Benefits include 10 paid days for the holiday break, 10 paid days of vacation per year, paid holidays and paid days of sick time. The application is open until May 19th. Preferred start date is 07/20/2026. The successful candidate is required to relocate to the Central Coast if currently out of the area.
Application Requirements:
· Complete application at https://www.pcpa.org/staff-openings/
· Cover letter of interest
· Resume
- Contact information of 3 professional references: (at least 1 supervisor contact)
