Live Event Production Assistant — Polar Express on a Train

Rail Events Productions Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Rail Events Productions Inc. seeks a Production Assistant to support the Production Managers for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride. This temporary, hourly role involves assisting with cast, crew, food service, ticketing, transportation, load-in and load-out on a moving train environment.

You will work under Production Managers and Stage Managers, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid US driver’s license is required to shuttle actors and supplies, and strong teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience with special events and theatrical events.
• Valid US driver’s license and able to drive a minivan or passenger van.
• Experience handling petty cash and writing expense reports.
• Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist REP management team during load-in and load-out with day-to-day production needs.
• Act as runner to shop for supplies.
• Drive actors to/from remote performance site.
• Ensure event space is returned to the railroad appropriately after load-out.
• Learn and follow railroad safety rules.
• Support the full event team to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Event production

Theater experience

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Job description

Rail Events Productions Inc. seeks a Production Assistant to support the Production Managers for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride. This temporary, hourly role involves assisting with cast, crew, food service, ticketing, transportation, load-in and load-out on a moving train environment.

You will work under Production Managers and Stage Managers, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid US driver’s license is required to shuttle actors and supplies, and strong teamwork