Part Time Event Supervisor

Ocean Park Corporation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Park Corporation is seeking a Stage Manager/Assistant Event Supervisor to oversee theatre and seasonal events in Hong Kong. The role involves supervising stage shows, creating cue scripts, coordinating event staff, and ensuring show quality and safety.

Responsibilities include developing event operation manuals, planning manpower, liaising with directors and designers, and coordinating maintenance such as lighting and sound.

Qualifications

• Degree in Theatrical or Event Management (HKAPA) is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years supervision experience or similar roles in theater/entertainment.
• Familiarity with the Park's festival events and standards is advantageous.
• Knowledge of tools for decorations, repairs and uninstalling is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise stage shows or attractions during seasonal events.
• Create and call show cue scripts as Stage Manager.
• Oversee event assistants in operating stage shows or attractions.
• Develop operation manuals for individual seasonal events.
• Plan and manage manpower for stage shows or attractions.
• Liaise with director(s), choreographer(s), designer(s), performer(s) and technician(s).
• Coordinate maintenance activities such as rehearsals, lighting, audio calls, and on-site training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English

Chinese

Education

Degree in Theatrical or Event Management (HKAPA)

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for the following job tasks:

• Supervise stage shows or attractions during seasonal events
• Create and call show cue scripts as Stage Manager
• Oversee event assistants in operating stage shows or attractions
• Develop operation manuals for individual seasonal events
• Plan and manager manpower for stage shows or attractions
• Liaise with director(s), choreographer(s), designer(s), performer(s), technician(s) and other involved parties
• Coordinate maintenance activities such as brush-up rehearsals, lighting, audio calls, on-site training etc.
• Identify potential safety or show quality issues in shows or attractions
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Working period

• 3-6 days per week, including Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

Requirements

• Preferably a degree in Theatrical or Event Management from HKAPA
• Minimum of 5 years supervision experience or similar role (including Assistant Supervisor / Assistant Stage Manager / Stage Manager / Coordinator) in theater or entertainment related industry
• Familiarity with the Park's festival events and standards is advantageous
• Knowledge or strong connections with local vendors in related businesses is a plus
• Knowledge of tools for decorations, repairs, and uninstalling
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese
• High adaptability and willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays

*Less experience would be considered as Assistant Event Supervisor

Applicants not contacted within six weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purpose only.