REP Local Production Manager - Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

Job Title: Local Production Manager - Harry Potter™: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

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 act 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 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

Recruit 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 

Create and manage operator schedules

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 video departments

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

Work closely with the production staff during 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

Qualifications

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

Experience and ability with problem solving and leading a large team in a live show setting

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

Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills

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

Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form

Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns

Practical experience interpreting technical drawings

Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as production schedules may dictate

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

Fast-paced work environment

Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor

Frequent long intervals of walking, standing, bending, and lifting

Evening and weekend work

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

Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s)

What’s in it for you

Serve others and create a world of make believe and magic

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

Enrich and positively impact the holiday 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

Working on Harry PotterTM: A Hogwarts Express Adventure is unlike anything you will ever do. This interactive and celebratory experience is a unique Rail Events production. 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 and crew of 40-50 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be fast paced but rewarding and fun. 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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