Local Production Manager - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Whippany, NJ

Overview

Job Title:

Local Production Manager THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Division/Department:

Rail Events Productions (REP)/Management
Reports To:

Director of Production & Production Manager
Type of position:

Exempt/Salary
Employee Classification:

Seasonal
Compensation:

$1,450/weekly

Job Summary

The Local Production Manager assists and works under the guidance and direction of the REP Director of Production, the REP Production Manager, and the REP Associate Production Manager and acts as an integral member of the local REP team. The position is responsible for overseeing and managing all technical and operational aspects of their local event including cast, crew, staff, as well as communications with on-site management and other third-party contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the Director of Production and REP Production Managers during pre-production and take responsibility for day-to-day operations during the event in cooperation with the other on-site management

Lead recruiting of local crew for load in, load out, and run crew of the local event

Create and manage production staff schedules

Help source and organize materials and services with local vendors and contractors

Assist with maintaining prepared budgets and tracking expenses

Supervise and manage local crew and staff including lighting, audio, props, décor, wardrobe, and food and beverage departments

Serve as liaison between Rail Events Productions and on-site management

Collaborate with front of house to provide exceptional customer service

Plan logistics and oversee the load-out under the guidance of the REP staff

Become familiar with organization safety rules and oversee the event staff’s adherence to safety

Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers

Become knowledgeable of all REP policies and procedures as well as the REP-owned assets and equipment

Other duties as assigned

Experience and Requirements
Experience with production or stage management and managing special events

Experience and aptitude for problem-solving and leading a large team in a live event setting

Ability to work alongside and serve as a leader for the event staff

Ability to work independently with attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues

Effective oral and written communication

Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams

Practical experience interpreting technical drawings

Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays

Ability and willingness to support and bolster AHR’s EOE policies

Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects

Must be 18 or over

Work Environment
Majority of time spent in an event setting

Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays

Able to stand for prolonged periods of time

Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor

Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train

Time spent in and around active railroad yard

What’s in it for you?
Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic

Competitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections

Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small

Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates

Catered meals for 5-show days

Comp tickets for your friends and family

Potential for end of season bonus

Working on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Work with the Director of Production and REP Production Managers during pre-production and take responsibility of day-to-day operations during the event in cooperation with the other on-site management

Responsible for and a key team member in the preproduction work leading up to the opening of the event, the operation of the event, and the closing of the event

Lead recruiting of local crew for load in, load out, and run crew of the local event

Help source and organize materials and services with local vendors and contractors

Assist with maintaining prepared budgets and tracking expenses

Plan logistics and oversee the load-out under the guidance of the REP staff

Supervise and manage local crew and staff including lighting, audio, props, décor, wardrobe, and catering departments

Serve as liaison between Rail Events Productions and on-site management

Work closely with the production staff during the entirety of the preproduction process.

Serve as a customer service manager when the need arises

Become familiar with organization safety rules and oversee the event staff’s adherence to safety

Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers

Become knowledgeable of all REP policies and procedures as well as the REP-owned assets and equipment

Other duties as assigned

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