On-Train Production Lead for Polar Express

Rail Events Productions Inc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals for 5-show days

Comp tickets for your friends and or

Potential for end of season bonus

Job summary

Rail Events Productions in New Orleans seeks a Local Production Manager for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride to oversee all technical and operational aspects of the local event, including cast, crew, staff, and on-site communications.

The role requires production or stage-management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will collaborate with REP leadership and on-site teams to deliver a safe, memorable production.

Qualifications

• Experience with production or stage management and managing special events.
• Experience leading a large team in a live event setting.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Be 18 or over.

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

Communication

Event coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Rail Events Productions in New Orleans seeks a Local Production Manager for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride to oversee all technical and operational aspects of the local event, including cast, crew, staff, and on-site communications.

The role requires production or stage-management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will collaborate with REP leadership and on-site teams to deliver a safe, memorable production.