REI Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Division/Department: Rail Events Inc.

Reports To: Director of Production

Type of position: Exempt/Salary

Employee Classification: Regular

Compensation: $55,000-$70,000

Regular classified employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plan, with a portion of the premiums paid for by American Heritage Railways. Employer-funded HSA (for qualified employees), company-funded Life AD&D insurance and Voluntary Life (premiums paid for by the employee), generous PTO plan, 401K plan with company-match, company-provided Employee Assistance Program.

Job Summary: The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of assigned events and projects, including cast, crew, food service, ticketing, and communication with both train operations and other third-party contractors. They will take a leading role with special projects outside of the standard REI and REP seasons. These might include projects such as Event Enhancement Camp, special PR appearances, television appearances, and special performances of events tailored to specific needs groups. They will also take a leading role in the development of new events. The Production Manager will work under the guidance of the Director of Production and with the rest of the REI and REP staff. They will be responsible for being involved in and leading pre-production work and planning before the opening of events or project deadlines. They will be responsible for assisting in the creation of production budgets as well as be responsible for maintaining and keeping work within budgets. The Production Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of production, including hiring and supervising all production personnel for projects as assigned in conjunction with the Artistic Director and Director of Production. They will work with directors and designers to ensure top-quality productions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead design and production teams in the development of assigned REI and REP events
• Work closely with employees and contractors of REI and REP in event planning and design to ensure the company standards for development contribution
• Participate on-site with clients as needed in the setup and oversight of event coordination as needed
• Works with the resident designer and other designers in the creation and updating of design elements for events
• On events managed by Rail Events, work with the Director of Production and other REP Production Managers during preproduction, and take responsibility of day to day operations of assigned events in cooperation with other managers
• Manage all onsite staff and operations during the event run, as well as load in and load out
• Oversee food service employees and contractors, and ensure that the quality and schedule are maintained
• Works closely with the production staff during the entirety of the pre-production process
• Assist in sourcing alternative staff for the oversight of multiple events
• Become familiar with railroad safety rules and oversee the event staff’s adherence to safety
• Works with the entire REI team on the logistics of event materials shipping around the country
• Where needed, travel to various locations across the US, Canada, and Europe, including extensive holiday travel
• Works with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills & Work Experience Requirements

• 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
• Experience with general management and managing special events
• Experience and abilityin problem-solving and leading a large team in a live show setting
• Ability to work alongside and serve as a leader for the event staff
• Practical general experience in all of the departments to be overseen
• Experience with budget creation and management of spending
• Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
• Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects and assembling stage sets
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns

Work Environment:

• Time spent in an office setting
• Significant time spent traveling (domestic and international) during Q3