Entertainment Department Head - Full Time (Flamingo LV)

Caesars Entertainment•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entertainment Department Head is responsible for leading a department, ensuring the smooth operation of shows, and maintaining theatrical props. This role involves a minimum of 10 shows per week, attending rehearsals, and being alert during performances. Key duties include troubleshooting and repairing set pieces, painting, woodworking, and basic rigging. The department head must multitask, adapt to changing show needs, adjust cues, and effectively communicate to solve problems. They will also manage department paperwork, inventory, maintenance logs, and budgets, while training subordinates and collaborating with designers and the Technical Manager on production evolution and special event estimates.

Requirements

IATSE 720 member who is “A” List
Prior production show experience, as head of department for at least 5 years
Proficient in maintenance skills including but not limited to: carpentry, painting, adhesives, epoxies, crafting
Ability to lead team in accomplishing department goals
Able to work with the Technical Manager/ Technical Director
Able to work with multiple productions and crew
Troubleshoot operational show issues and clearly communicate needs/expectations with others
Ability to maintain the prop department including scheduling work calls for general maintenance, making sure track sheets and training materials are up to date repair, work areas, and other maintenance duties as needed
Willing to take work calls for rehearsals and other special events
Able to work 6 days a week on a long-term basis
Work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to lift 50lbs to shoulder height
High level of mobility, including regularly going up and downstairs and standing/moving for 90+ minute intervals
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items when necessary
Must be comfortable with theatrical effects such as strobes, haze, low fog, and others as production requires
Must be able to execute very quick prop sets with accuracy while working in a dim environment
Must be self-motivated and be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team
Be able to analyze daily show changes and adapt track to the needs of the version of the show that evening
Maintain flexibility in a dynamic show environment and demonstrate a willingness to support the team with changes
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that may present stressful situations at times
Must have good communication and analytical skills
OSHA 10 certification

Nice To Haves

Welding skills highly desirable but not required
Familiarity with AutoCad, Vector Works preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain proper show related paperwork, standard operating procedures, inventory, and maintenance logs
Responsible for the daily and long-term maintenance and construction of Theatrical props, including repairs, presets, strikes, fabrication, and proper storage
Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe working environment
Train subordinates, providing each with knowledge, development and appropriate direction to perform their responsibilities
Review show schedule and work with the Technical Manager to schedule staff accordingly
Work with the Technical Manager on operating and capital budgets for the Props Department
Aid in the evolution of the production(s) by working with designers to make changes to show flow and design as required
Maintaining documentation of show cues, cue track, proper change over and storage
Training additional operators to maintain coverage for department
Participate in all required safety, emergency rescue trainings, and corporate trainings as directed
Help Technical Manager Generate event estimates for special events or ongoing resident shows based off predicted workload, load in/out scheduled schedules
Coordinates the ordering of new expendables and tracks use of expendables to help predict ordering and budgetary needs
Help support head carpenter for the repairs and maintenance of the venue and production items and coordination of ordering supplies
Make recommendations to improve the production capabilities
Lead show changes, installations, and modifications as needed
Coordinate all safety, OSHA and risk management initiatives
Work with Technical Manager advancing performance dates, interpreting technical riders and arranging for equipment to fulfill contract and rider requirements
Supervises load-in, set-up, sound checks, show performance, strike, and load out
Work with Technical Manager to implement plans to minimize payroll expenditure
Coordinates with personnel from multiple departments to ensure seamless, exciting events for our guests
Performs other duties as assigned by the Technical Manager