Project Manager: Family Musicals 80-100 %

About the job

Family entertainment that delights: bybalzer has been touring with theatre and musical productions throughout the German-speaking part of Switzerland for over 25 years, bringing a smile to the faces of thousands of children and families every year with the productions Coop Children’s Musicals and Coop Fairy Tale Theatre Fidibus.

We are looking for a

Project Manager: Family Musicals 80-100 %

You keep an overview, coordinate the many pieces of a production puzzle, and ensure that an idea becomes an inspiring experience for our audience. For this versatile key position, we are seeking a proactive individual with organisational talent, enthusiasm for culture, and joy in successfully leading projects to completion.

Main responsibilities:

• You accompany our production from the initial idea to the final performance.
• You coordinate all production areas and ensure that schedules, budgets, and processes mesh seamlessly.
• You organise castings, rehearsals, and tours and act as the central contact person for artists, directors, musical directors, organisers, and partners.
• You support the director during rehearsals and ensure a smooth production process.
• You manage production budgets, create schedules, and keep costs, deadlines, and priorities in view at all times.
• You collaborate with sponsors and partners.
• You attend selected performances and ensure the quality of our productions.

Requirements:

• Several years of experience in project management, ideally in culture, theatre, musicals, or events.
• Organisational talent, initiative, and a structured way of working.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment in working with diverse people.
• Flexibility and composure even in hectic project phases.
• Training in cultural management, event management, or a comparable qualification is an advantage.

What to expect:

• An established and successful production agency with high recognition in Swiss family theatre.
• A varied role with a great deal of personal responsibility.
• Exciting cultural projects with visible impact and enthusiastic audiences.
• Plenty of room for your own ideas and active participation.
• A small, dedicated team with great passion for family entertainment.

Curious? We look forward to receiving your application with CV and cover letter.