Props & Scenic Supervisor | Polar Express Train Ride

American Heritage Companies; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals for 5-show days

Comp tickets for friends and family

End-of-season bonus potential

Job summary

Rail Events Productions is seeking a Props & Décor Supervisor for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Oklahoma City, OK. You will lead prop and décor pre-setting, inventory, care, and maintenance across rehearsals, load-in, performances, and load-out.

You’ll work with design and production teams, provide solutions during live shows, and help ensure artistic integrity and safety throughout the run.

Qualifications

• Experience in props management and repair
• Possess good DIY, craft, sewing, and repair skills
• Experience as a theatrical technician
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• 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
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining the props & scenic decor
• Constructing/altering/repairing props and décor as necessary to ensure successful realization of the show
• Overseeing the pre-setting and usage of props for each performance
• Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor as necessary with costume items
• Responsible for seeing that the prop and decor designs are maintained with artistic integrity throughout the event
• Assist with setting and removal of food products
• Work with the production team to install and prep backstage spaces
• Work with the production team during technical rehearsals to incorporate last-minute changes
• Work with the production staff during load out to see that event space is returned to the railroad appropriately
• Become familiar with company policies regarding safety
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Props management

DIY skills

Sewing

Theatrical technician

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Rail Events Productions is seeking a Props & Décor Supervisor for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Oklahoma City, OK. You will lead prop and décor pre-setting, inventory, care, and maintenance across rehearsals, load-in, performances, and load-out.

You’ll work with design and production teams, provide solutions during live shows, and help ensure artistic integrity and safety throughout the run.