Deck Manager
About The Position
The Amphitheatre Deck Manager is responsible for day-to-day decisions and supervision of Theater Technicians, while promoting the safety of crew and performers in the Medora Musical. The role oversees stage operations in coordination with Stage Management, maintains stage, set, and prop quality, and coordinates scenery transitions. The Deck Manager schedules and manages the backstage and spotlight crew, accounts for their reported hours, trains and supervises crew members, and oversees the deck electrician, deck pyro, and deck sound technician. The position also supports rehearsals and backstage setup, performs minor scenery and prop repairs, maintains a safe backstage environment, supervises cleaning of stage-level areas, and secures the theater at night. Work takes place outdoors in hot conditions during the Medora Musical, with indoor work as needed. Hours include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays; the role requires split shifts six days a week and may involve long hours.
Requirements
- Previous theater experience 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.
- Must possess a clean U.S. Driver's License.
- Able to troubleshoot and create solutions as needed.
- Familiarity with theater operations and terminology.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Must be available for long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Previous guest service experience preferred.
- Bilingual ability is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee stage operations in coordination with Stage Management.
- Execute stage-operation priorities and maintain the quality and integrity of stage, set, and prop elements.
- Work with the Stage West Scenic Artist and Technical Director to plan reliable scenery transitions.
- Communicate stage-operation needs with the Theaters Manager.
- Reset stage-operation stations and supplies between productions.
- Help set up rehearsal and backstage spaces.
- Schedule and manage the Medora Musical backstage and spotlight crew.
- Account for backstage technicians’ and spotlight operators’ time-sheet hours, verify accuracy, and submit them to TRMF accounting staff for payroll.
- Train crew members and supervise their work in stage operations.
- Coordinate and execute scenery transitions with run crew and Stage Management.
- Share best practices and guidance from department supervisors, Stage Management, and Production Management with the run crew.
- Perform minor repairs to scenery and props as needed.
- Maintain a safe backstage environment for cast, crew, riders, and animals.
- Supervise the deck electrician, deck pyro, and deck sound technician.
- Oversee the safety and duties of the Medora Trail Riders.
- Work in other production departments between show runs.
- Supervise cleaning of the stage, dressing rooms, and other stage-level areas.
- Secure the theater at night.
- Be familiar with BHA safety procedures and protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
