REP Production Carpenter Harry Potter A Hogwarts Express Adventure

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 preproduction and specified event load-ins across the U.S. to install scenic elements of the event in accordance with design and construction requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the production managers and production staff to oversee 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 installation of the sets

Create all necessary documentation for onsite crews to load in sets

Visit all fabrication shops prior to installation to see progress and work with shops to develop trucking and onsite install 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 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

Qualifications

Experience as a theatrical technician, specifically a Carpenter or Technical Director

Experience with outdoor rigging

Experience as an equipment operator

Experience with power and hand tools

General knowledge of engineering

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 as well as excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form

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

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

Working on Harry PotterTM: A Hogwarts Express Adventure is unlike anything you will ever do. This interactive and celebratory experience is a unique Rail Events production. 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 fast paced but rewarding and fun. 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.

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

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Education, Skills & Work Experience Requirements

• Experience as a theatrical technician, specifically a Carpenter or Technical Director.
• Experience with outdoor rigging.
• Experience as an equipment operator.
• Experience with power and hand tools.
• General knowledge of engineering.
• 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, as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize, and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.