Production Assistant - POLAR Express Train Ride, Whippany, NJ

Job Details

Location:

Whippany, NJ 07981

Position Type:
Temporary
Salary Range: $21.00 per hour

Shift: Day

Job Title:

Production Assistant – The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Division/Department:
Rail Events Productions/Crew

Reports To:

Production Management

Type of Position:
Non-Exempt/Hourly
Employee Classification:
Temporary

The Production Assistant is responsible for assisting the Production Managers in all aspects of the event including cast, crew, food service, ticketing, transportation, load‑in, load‑out and communication with both train operations and other third‑party contractors. The role is performed under the supervision of Production Managers and Stage Managers. Because of the live nature of the event, the assistant may support any event‑related item as required.

• Assist REP management team during load‑in and load‑out with day‑to‑day production needs
• Act as runner to shop for supplies
• Drive actors to/from remote performance site
• Work with production staff during load‑out to ensure that event space is returned to the railroad appropriately
• Become familiar with railroad safety rules
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience with special events and theatrical events
• Valid US driver’s license and ability to drive a mini‑van or passenger van
• Experience handling petty cash and writing expense reports
• 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 and 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 that can include seasonal employees

• Majority of time spent in an event setting
• Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
• Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
• Time spent in and around active railroad yard

• Join the cast and crew of a one‑of‑a‑kind Broadway‑style performance on a moving train
• Amazing opportunity for folks beginning their theater career
• Serve others and create a world of make‑believe and magic
• Competitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
• Enrich and positively impact the 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
• Potential for end‑of‑season bonus

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.