Assistant Project Director (Project-Based Role)

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 12+ months.

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Santa Fe, NM

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $88,870 to $122,640. Compensation is based on location and experience. 

Job Summary:

 Meow Wolf is seeking an Assistant Project Director with exceptional organizational skills to join our Creative Execution Management team. This role will assist the Project Director in overseeing the development and delivery of the overall integrated Project. 

The Assistant Project Director plays a pivotal role in the success of a Project, ensuring clear communication and coordination between all Project Leaders and team members. The Assistant Project Director maintains detailed records of key points of integration; facilitates information exchange between departments, vendors, creative teams, facility teams, and project leaders; and proactively identifies and resolves potential conflicts or issues. As a central point of contact for all Project-wide information, the Assistant Project Director disseminates updates, changes, and other pertinent details to relevant parties in a timely and effective manner. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, in addition to a general understanding of the development and delivery process and the ability to perform well under pressure and tight deadlines. The Assistant Project Director will have access to and be asked to coordinate sensitive information that requires discretion and independent judgment to streamline critical and timely decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Director on assigned projects, providing support according to their needs.

• Collaborate with Project Leadership to help find creative solutions to emerging problems. 

• Maintain Project documentation, project folders, submittals and transmittals.

• Facilitate Project Leadership check-ins and meetings, including preparing agendas, recording and distributing meeting notes, and ensuring all agenda items are addressed. This will also include managing the Project Director’s calendar and coordinating meetings and expenses.

• Track and maintain open/action item lists and Communication Logs for Project Leadership.

• Take a holistic look at meeting structures and communication methods across projects and initiate adjustments as project needs change.

• Support the development and execution of the Project Travel Strategy with the Project Director.

• Oversee the distribution and organization of travel information per the Project’s Travel Strategy.

• Maintain site info