Haunted Maze Lead

Asphalt Green•New York, NY

9d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Haunted Maze Lead supports the planning, design, construction, preparation, and execution of Asphalt Green’s Haunted Maze for Asphalt Screams, our seasonal Halloween event. This is a hands-on, creative project role for someone who enjoys bringing an idea from concept to execution. The Haunted Maze Lead works both independently and collaboratively to develop the Maze concept, create plans and timelines, prepare materials, decorate the physical space, support actor training, and help ensure the Maze is ready for guests by the event deadline. This position works closely with the Event Manager and Operations team throughout the project. The Haunted Maze Lead is responsible for communicating support needs in advance so appropriate staff and resources can be coordinated. The Haunted Maze is a major experiential component of Asphalt Screams and requires thoughtful planning, organization, creativity, and coordination to bring it to life safely and on time. The Haunted Maze Lead helps translate the event concept into a physical guest experience by connecting creative design with practical execution. From the original storyline and blueprint through rehearsals and event day, this role helps ensure the Maze is engaging, cohesive, and ready for participants.

Requirements

Strong organizational and project-planning skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fixed event timeline.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Creativity and attention to detail.
Comfort participating in hands-on project work, including decorating, painting, moving materials, and preparing event spaces.
Ability to interpret or create basic plans, layouts, or visual concepts.
Ability to communicate resource and support needs clearly.
Availability to participate in required build dates, rehearsals, and event execution.
Ability to work in a fast-paced event environment.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with event production.
Experience with scenic design, theater production, set building, visual merchandising, or related creative work.
Experience creating layouts, blueprints, or design plans.
Experience supporting live events or experiential programming.
Experience training or coordinating performers.
Experience working on Halloween, haunted attraction, theater, or immersive-event projects.

Responsibilities

Develop the overall theme, storyline, and creative concept for the Haunted Maze.
Create design plans, layouts, and blueprints for the Maze.
Develop a project schedule and execution timeline.
Create materials and supply lists needed for the build.
Conduct research and design preparation as needed.
Provide guidance or tutorials to Asphalt Green departments when staff support is needed for Maze-related work.
Coordinate planning needs with the Event Manager.
Participate directly in the physical creation of the Haunted Maze.
Decorate Maze walls and designated Maze rooms.
Paint, prepare, and install creative elements.
Move equipment and materials as needed.
Work with Asphalt Green staff to ensure walls and physical structures are assembled according to the established plan.
Add final creative details and visual elements as the project progresses.
Prepare the Maze for live event execution.
Train actors on the Maze concept, flow, and expected experience.
Help establish how performers should interact with the environment and support the storyline.
Coordinate final touches before rehearsals.
Participate in technology testing and event rehearsals.
Identify last-minute issues and communicate needs to the Event Manager.
Work collaboratively with the Event Manager, Operations, Engineering, and other Asphalt Green departments.
Clearly communicate when additional assistance, staffing, materials, or operational support is needed.
Help keep the project aligned with the established timeline.
Coordinate work across the different stages of Maze development.
Notify the Event Manager in advance if project needs are expected to exceed the approved hour allocation.
Maintain strong communication throughout planning, build, rehearsals, and event execution.
Work during Asphalt Screams to support and execute the Haunted Maze.
Ensure the Maze is prepared and operational for event guests.
Support final adjustments during event execution as needed.
Participate in the Haunted Maze programming scheduled for October 31.
Support coordination with the Event Manager and Operations as the project transitions into breakdown.
Help ensure the project is completed by the required deadline.