Live Event Production Manager - Polar Express

American Heritage Companies; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Catered meals for show days

Comp tickets for friends and family

End of season bonus

Job summary

Rail Events Productions is seeking a Local Production Manager for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Perris, CA. You will oversee technical and operational aspects of the local event, manage cast/crew/staff, and coordinate with on-site management to ensure smooth performance.

Under REP leadership, you will recruit local crew, manage schedules, source materials, and monitor budgets while maintaining safety and high service standards for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience with production or stage management and managing special events.
• Ability to lead a large team in a live event setting.
• Effective oral and written communication.

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

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Live events

Communication

Job description

Rail Events Productions is seeking a Local Production Manager for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Perris, CA. You will oversee technical and operational aspects of the local event, manage cast/crew/staff, and coordinate with on-site management to ensure smooth performance.

Under REP leadership, you will recruit local crew, manage schedules, source materials, and monitor budgets while maintaining safety and high service standards for guests.