Job Title: Production Carpenter– Harry Potter™: A Hogwarts Express Adventure
Division/Department: Rail Events Productions/Crew
Reports To: Director of Production & Production Manager
Type of position: Hourly
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Compensation: $28/hr
Job Summary: The Lead Carpenter will work with the Production Managers and production team during pre-production and specified event load-ins across the U.S. to install scenic elements of the event under design and construction requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the production managers and production staff to oversee the prep, installation, and strike of all scenic elements.
- Coordinate with production management the rental and installation of necessary support systems for the sets.
- Coordinate with production management the rental and deliveries of any machinery required for the installation of the sets.
- Create all necessary documentation for onsite crews to load in sets.
- Visit all fabrication shops before installation to see progress and work with shops to develop a trucking and onsite installation plan.
- Handle all shop prep, refreshing, and required repairs of the sets.
- Coordinate with production management recruitment of the local crew who will load in and install the sets.
- Be available via phone/email throughout the run of events to answer questions and/or troubleshoot.
- Work with the production staff during load out to see that the event space is returned appropriately and all scenery is packed properly for transport
- Communicates regularly with REP staff with regards to creative and practical ideas and decisions as well as project statuses.
- Become knowledgeable with all of the REP policies and procedures as well as the REP-owned assets and equipment.
- Become familiar with railroad safety rules.
- Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and guests.
- Assist with other REP warehouse activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
- Fast-paced work environment.
- Frequent long intervals of walking, standing, bending, and lifting
- Domestic travel
- Evening and weekend work
What’s in it for you?
- Join the cast and crew of a one-of-a-kind Broadway-style performance on a moving train
- Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
- Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
- Enrich and positively impact the holiday experience for all, big and small
- Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
- Catered meals for 5-show days
- Comp tickets for your friends and family
Working on Harry Potter™: A Hogwarts Express Adventure is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is a unique Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast and crew of 40-50 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.
