The Production Lead contributes to the success of the Entertainment Department by assisting with scenic designs, managing all build outs, installations and striking of seasonal scenic designs, props, décor, and venue signage in addition implementing and maintaining organizational processes for all venues and storage facilities while providing outstanding customer service to employees and guests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These are carried out in accordance with applicable safety policies and laws. Management retains the discretion to change or add to the duties of this position at any time.
- Partners with Manager, Supervisors and Producers to facilitate the design, build and installation of stage sets for seasonal shows
- Lead team and / or crew in installation and strike of all seasonal scenic elements and décor.
- Schedules employee hours relative to set build outs, installations, daily operations and strikes.
- Acquire and / or build props for seasonal shows.
- Responsible for all venue signage needs.
- Responsible for the day to day operations and management of all Entertainment storage and scene shop facilities.
- Partner with Production Supervisor and Technical Lead to implement and maintain inventory and organizational control systems for storage facilities used by the Entertainment Department. Responsible for maintaining, operating and updating those control systems
- Manage inventory and maintain organization of all sets, props, paint, tools, equipment and supplies.
- Assists with Auditions as assigned
- Act as a liaison and support for entertainers, ensuring their concerns are met, their working conditions are satisfactory, and the quality of their performance meets the goals of the department and company
- Regularly audit performances; perform one-on-one evaluations as assigned
- Participate in and contribute to the development and orchestration of annual entertainment programming
- Serves as Lead Technician during operational seasons.
- Serve as MOD (600) during operations as assigned.
- Conduct show/product/company research as assigned
- Provide administrative support as assigned
- Oversee and/or lead projects as assigned
- Produce individual shows as assigned
- Direct shows as assigned
- Follows all safety standards and regulations required for position.
- All other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
These are carried out in accordance with applicable safety policies and laws.
- Directly supervise employees
- Training, coaching, planning, assigning, and directing work
- Addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Ensuring staff adherence to all safety procedures and proper grooming standards
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must read, write, and speak the English language (knowledge of other languages a plus)
- Must be able to work as a stage/house manager
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must have a working knowledge of AutoCad, Vectorworks, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the Internet
- Must display strong attention to detail
- Must have strong creative skills
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers
- Must be able to effectively multi-task and make responsible decisions
- Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence
- Must have the ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Must handle confidential information responsibly
- Must have a valid drivers’ license and safe driving record
- Ability to positively direct and motivate employees
- Ability to trouble shoot in a constantly changing environment/flexible with last minute changes
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years experience in theater, acting or theme park performances required
- Minimum of 3 years experience in theatrical scenic design and construction required
- Minimum of 2 years experience with the safe operation of various power tools and equipment typically found in the theatrical scene shop
- Minimum of 1 year experience in management required
- Design experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand for long periods of time and walk. The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move carry, push, or pull at least 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus and night vision. Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions
- Must be able to work in fast paced environment, handling many tasks at one time
- Must be able to work in a creative environment involving entertainers
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock or vibration or work at elevated heights.
Employment at Stone Mountain Park is contingent on the completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen, with the results being negative. Stone Mountain Park employees are subject to pre-employment, post-injury, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random testing for illegal drug usage.
Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.