Assistant Deck Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Deck Manager assists the TRMF Deck Manager with preparation and backstage operations for the Medora Musical. The role participates in scheduled day-crew preparations and all performances, oversees stage operations on an assigned side, and helps train and supervise the run crew with a focus on safety and efficiency. The Assistant Deck Manager also supports other backstage tracks, completes safety checks, maintains backstage cleanliness, and performs basic set repair and maintenance as directed. Duties are flexible and may include helping with production and backstage needs as they arise. The position works outdoors in hot conditions during the Medora Musical, with occasional work inside buildings. It requires split shifts six days a week, long hours, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. TRMF is based in Medora, North Dakota, near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Its Life Skills Center includes a dining room, fitness center, and spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing.
Requirements
- Previous theater experience is required.
- Able to work split shifts six days a week.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and ready for every shift.
- Able to provide outstanding customer service.
- Able to troubleshoot and develop solutions when needed.
- Familiarity with theater operations and terminology.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Must possess a clean U.S. driver's license.
- Able to work long hours and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Able to continuously talk, hear, coordinate hand and eye movements, stand, walk, use hands and arms repetitively, and grasp.
- Able to occasionally push, pull, stoop, bend, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Visual acuity to assess accuracy, detail, neatness, work thoroughness, and the safety of workplace surroundings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous guest service experience is preferred.
- Bilingual ability is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist the TRMF Deck Manager with assigned tasks.
- Participate in scheduled day-crew preparations and all performances of the Medora Musical.
- Oversee stage operations on the assigned side.
- Train and supervise the run crew to promote safe and efficient stage operations.
- Assist other backstage tracks as needed.
- Communicate issues to the Deck Manager.
- Complete daily safety checks as directed by the Deck Manager.
- Maintain backstage cleanliness, including traditional cleaning and landscaping as needed.
- Perform basic set repair and maintenance as directed by the Medora Musical Deck Manager.
- Follow BHA safety procedures and protocols and participate in workplace safety meetings.
- Assist the Deck Manager with all backstage theater staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
