Assistant Production Manager

Job Description:

Position Title: Assistant Production Manager 

Position Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager 

Date Reviewed: 01/12/2026

About Crystal Bridges & The Momentary:

Crystal Bridges is a museum of American art located in Bentonville, Arkansas. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate the American heritage and artistic possibilities. Founded by Alice Walton in 2005, the museum opened in 2011 and is a public, non-profit charitable organization with free admission.

The Momentary is a contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The Momentary is a venue for the music, art, and food of our time, and a catalyst for creativity and economic vitality. An extension to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary is a ‘living room’ where community gathers to be inspired, connected, and joyful. You belong here: make the most of this moment.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Production Manager will facilitate the wide variety of production management and administrative needs required to support or produce the many performing arts offerings and events that will take place at Crystal Bridges, the Momentary, and Heartland Whole Health Institute. The ideal Assistant Production Manager has experience in theatrical, festival, and event coordination, and a self-motivated desire to expand their knowledge of the field and a passion for supporting the production of contemporary performing arts.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead the production advance process by facilitating communication with artists, management, and programmers alongside the Production Manager.
• Create and maintain paperwork and documentation related to production advances for festivals, performances, and events.
• Assist in the creation of departmental standard operating procedures.
• Act as stage manager and perform company management related tasks for rehearsals and performances.
• Act as day-of-show contact for artists, crews, and vendors in addition to communicating with internal teams about the details of upcoming and immediate needs.
• Create, maintain, and distribute paperwork, complete performance reports and maintain an archive of the documentation.
• Act as a production runner, point of contact, and coordinator for the events, performances, and festivals, as needed.
• Assist with the maintenance, inventory, storage, and distribution of production related equipment and resources.
• Support cross-departmental teams with their events and performance space usage.
• Assist with production team scheduling and administrative duties
• Attend meetings and walkthroughs as a representative of the production team
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education, Training, and Traits: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Proficiency with standard office equipment including basic  
• computer literacy (word processing, spread sheets, e-mail, etc.)  telephone, and copy machines 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail  
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks  
• simultaneously 
• Ability and willingness to be a team player both within the  
• department and throughout the entire organization 
• Flexibility to work adaptable schedules including days,  evenings, and weekends

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in the Production  
• Management or Company Management, and/or Stage  
• Management field is required.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  Must be able to perform manual labor associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of audiovisual (A/V) equipment. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 60 lbs on a regular basis. Must be comfortable and proficient working at heights, including from ladders and aerial lifts, in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to safely climb ladders while carrying up to50 lbs of equipment or tools. This position requires the ability to work for extended periods in varying environmental conditions, including rain, wind, heat, and cold.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in a theater and concert hall environment, museum and other performance spaces, and in communities served. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, with the exception of concert performances. 

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.

Crystal Bridges is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.