EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Do you want to make a difference? Do you want a long term job with stability and benefits?

In business for over 25 years, Ampa Events, an event production company, seeks well rounded candidates with many skills including Carpentry, Lighting, AV, Rigging, and great people skills. You do not need to be an expert in any or all of these areas but proficient and willing to learn and grow. The primary responsibility is to manage the execution of productions in the field which includes all preproduction planning and arrangements, the management of a crew, unload, install, and completion of the client's order in a timely manner.

A Full Time management level position with benefits for a career minded individual who wants to settle into one job, plant roots and grow with our company. A successful candidate will have a diverse skill set that is applicable to the event and live production industry. Candidates will need to wear multiple hats and change gears smoothly as operation require. 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in theatre, events, catering, hospitality or related industries is require. If you do not have the required experience, this position is not for you.

SIMILAR JOB, TITLES AND DUTIES
Operations Manager, Stage Manager, Prop Master, Technical Director, Creative Director, AV Manager. If you have held management positions of this nature and have a diverse skill set, you may be well suited for this position

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
MUST HAVE 2-4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THEATRE, EVENTS, CATERING OR RELATED HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES
Consideration will be give to candidates that have proven skills and HR management experience, but may not have a complete 4 years of min. experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all preproduction arrangements in preparation for the execution of the event, to include Communications with venue, outside planners, subcontractors, arrangements for support crew, help with scheduling, and related tasks
- Install and manage productions per clients need which includes managing all details from the conclusion of the design/sales process through execution and then return to stock.
- manage the crew and overall installation process. Great HR, Organization, People and customer service skills are a must.
- Carpentry skills (general): Construction and installation of scenery; working with wood, foam, fiberglass, plastics, and other materials - general skills with tools
- Lighting: most of our lighting is for decor and includes up lights, gobos, lekos. We provide stage lighting for corporate presentation using lekos and other theatrical lighting
- Inventory: Assist and work with Inventory managers for tracking and maintenance to 30,000 sq ft of inventory. Our inventory is Ampa's primary asset. Track its goings and comings and overseeing the safe shipping and installation equipment, scenery and support gear is essential to our success.
- AV: able to set up and operate general AV systems and sound systems
- Scheduling: Facilitate efficient use of staff as needed for event schedule, and other tasks.
- Requires the ability to work an irregular schedule that includes a typical work week schedule plus nights and weekends as needed per event schedule. Some travel required, including overnight stays.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
(NOTE: A good mix of general skills is a must. Will train. If you are well rounded and enjoy being creative, become a key member of our team and grow with us.)
-Requires physical activity. Ability to push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 lbs without assistance.
-Well-developed leadership skills - demonstrated ability to motivate a team to execute and complete tasks under a tight timeline.
-Carpentry skills with general competence
-Lighting: understanding of theatrical and decorative lighting, and general repair skills.
-Rigging Skills. Fly rigging is executed several times per year with the install of lighting use trees and towers as our primary approach.
-Demonstrated organizational skills, able to self-direct and anticipate potential issues and provide solutions.
-Good driving record, able to drive small box trucks and pull utility trailers. Must present driving record for insurance approval
-Good written/verbal communications; technologically savvy.
-Customer service skills -- good with people and able to interact positively with clients on site.
-Comfortable juggling multiple projects and able to improvise.
-Positive individual eager to learn and grow with the company.
-Ability to rapidly change gears and adapt to client orders.
-Artistic skills and/or prop fabrication design and fabrication experience a huge plus!


Not Required, but desirable skills (may position you for other roles in the company):
1. Artistic skills - painting, craft skills
2. Prop Design and Fabrication
3. HR Training
4. HR Hiring, candidate evaluation

TRAINING
Ampa will train and provide continuing education for committed employees. However, as a Senior Managers Position, candidates must come to this role with superb skills in the aforementioned areas. If you are lacking in one or two areas, but have a positive attitude and a proven work history of commitment to your past employers, please apply. In your cover letter explain how you will manage your role if you are lacking in one of the skills.

TO APPLY
Send complete resume with a cover letter, explaining why you are ideal for this position and how your skill set will advance Ampa Events. Send information to the email address above.

Wages and Benefits
$45,000 - $55,000 based on experience
Healthcare
IRA Plan with 3% company matching contributions
Paid vacation and sick leave
Liberal PTO