Entertainment Department Head Flamingo LV

Entertainment Department Head - Full Time (Flamingo LV)

Las Vegas, NV, United States (On-site)

WE ARE CAESARS At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.

Our Mission
: "Create the Extraordinary"

Our Vision
: "We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence."

Our Values
: "Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service"

Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

Summary of major responsibilities include working a minimum of 10 shows a week, lead a department, attend required rehearsals, be alert and focused during rehearsals and performances, assist with work calls to include but not limited to: knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing of a variety of set pieces, painting, wood working and basic rigging skills. The head of department must be able to multitask and adapt, watching the show and artists’ movements, with the ability to adjust cues as needed.

This technician must be able to troubleshoot issues that arise during a show, using clear communication to solve problems in a timely manner.

• Create and maintain proper show related paperwork, standard operating procedures, inventory, and maintenance logs
• Responsible for the daily and long-term maintenance and construction of Theatrical props.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to repairs, presets, strikes, fabrication, and proper storage of the props. Will be responsible and respectful of props provided by production and/or performers.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment.

Train subordinates, providing each with knowledge, development and appropriate direction to perform their responsibilities.

Review show schedule and work with the Technical Manager to schedule staff accordingly.

Work with the Technical Manager on operating and capital budgets for the Props Department.

• Aid in the evolution of the production(s) by working with designers to make changes to show flow and design as required.
• Maintaining documentation of show cues, cue track, proper change over and storage
• Training additional operators to maintain coverage for department.
• Participate in all required safety, emergency rescue trainings, and corporate trainings as directed.
• Help Technical Manager Generate event estimates for special events or ongoing resident shows based off predicted workload, load in/out scheduled schedules.
• Coordinates the ordering of new expendables and tracks use of expendables to help predict ordering and budgetary needs.
• Help support head carpenter for the repairs and maintenance of the venue and production items and coordination of ordering supplies.
• Make recommendations to improve the production capabilities.
• Lead show changes, installations, and modifications as needed.
• Coordinate all safety, OSHA and risk management initiatives.
• Work with Technical Manager advancing performance dates, interpreting technical riders and arranging for equipment to fulfill contract and rider requirements.
• Supervises load-in, set-up, sound checks, show performance, strike, and load out.
• Work with Technical Manager to implement plans to minimize payroll expenditure.
• Coordinates with personnel from multiple departments to ensure seamless, exciting events for our guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Technical Manager.
• Familiarity with Auto Cad, Vector Works preferred

• IATSE 720 member who is "A" List
• Prior production show experience, as head of department for at least 5 years.
• Must be proficient in maintenance skills including but not limited to: carpentry, painting, adhesives, epoxies, crafting. Welding skills highly desirable but not required.
• Ability to lead team in…