Events & Production Director

• Responsible for managing the design, development, build, and delivery of new shows and projects across the Farah properties.
• Leads and executes entertainment special events to include marquee and seasonal celebrations, corporate functions, birthday parties, team buildings, and other events promoted by the company.
• Works with Entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners as an active participant, guaranteeing a high level of performance and production values for entertainment offerings.
• Provides management and operational coverage at entertainment events and shows/venues as requested. 
• Develops show and event production management systems and distributes reports 
• Maintains a shared portfolio of vendors and suppliers in conjunction with the parks and Entertainment Projects Manager
• Works with the teams to create and update entertainment asset inventories 
• Manages and maintains entertainment-owned Entertainment event assets in each required facility, ensuring tidiness of areas such as warehouse, green rooms, and other back of house Entertainment spaces
• Ensures Entertainment storage areas are maintained, kept clean, and organized, and assets are appropriately labeled and accounted for in inventory levels
• Financial responsibilities, including project budget creation, procurement and purchasing, tracking and reporting observed company policies and delegation of authority 
• Organizes and runs production meetings, debriefing, and other meetings as required for both internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in the arts or related fields
• Minimum of 10 years in theme park, entertainment, events, and/or large-scale productions  
• Working knowledge of industry safety standards and codes, industry trends, and vendors 
• Ability to read blueprints and related construction/design documents 
• Leadership skills; computer skills; proficiency in English
• Ability to call events and shows; report creating and distribution; schedules creation and execution; development of shows/events manuals