Production Assistant — Polar Express Train Ride (Live Event)

American Heritage Companies; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Rail Events Productions in Oklahoma City is seeking a Production Assistant to support Production Managers across all aspects of the event, including cast, crew, food service, ticketing, transportation, load-in, load-out, and coordination with train operations and third-party contractors. The role reports to Production and Stage Management, offering a hands-on experience with a moving train production.

You may assist in any event-related items as required, and must adapt to varied schedules,

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 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form with 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.
• Work with the production staff during load-out to ensure that event space is returned to the railroad appropriately.
• Become familiar with railroad safety rules.
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Special events experience

Theatrical events experience

Valid US driver's license

Driving minivan or passenger van

Petty cash handling

Expense reporting

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Rail Events Productions in Oklahoma City is seeking a Production Assistant to support Production Managers across all aspects of the event, including cast, crew, food service, ticketing, transportation, load-in, load-out, and coordination with train operations and third-party contractors. The role reports to Production and Stage Management, offering a hands-on experience with a moving train production.

You may assist in any event-related items as required, and must adapt to varied schedules,