Local Production Manager THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

Job Details: Job Location: New Orleans, LA - New Orleans, LA, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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

Location: New Orleans

Compensation: $1,200/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 Include:

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?

Join the cast and crew of a one-of-a-kind performance on a moving train 
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.

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