Assistant Deck Manager
Theodore Roosevelt Medora FoundationAbout the role
Our Company:
There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences.
TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more.
It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.
In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota.
We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family.
We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.
This Position:
- Assist the TRMF Deck Manager at all performances of the Medora Musical
- Oversee all stage operations on the assigned side.
- Train other members of the run crew and supervise their work in stage operations
- Communicate issues with the Deck Manager
- Swing into other backstage tracks as needed.
- Complete daily safety checks as directed by the Deck Manager
- Work to maintain cleanliness of the backstage area. This may include traditional cleaning & landscaping.
- Perform basic set & prop repair & maintenance as directed by the Medora Musical Deck Manager
- Be familiar with BHA safety procedures and protocols
Supervisory Requirements
- Assist the Deck Manager with all backstage theater staff.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Able to work split shifts, 6 days a week.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, on time, and ready for every shift.
- Provide outstanding customer service.
Required Education and Experience
- Previous theater experience required
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Must possess a clean U.S. Driver's License.
- Must give exceptional service.
- Must be able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed.
- Previous Guest Service Experience preferred.
- Must be familiar with Theater operations and terminology.
- Must possess critical thinking skills.
- Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus.
Work Environment
This position is generally working outside in hot conditions when working the Medora Musical but may be inside buildings when needed. Working hours include mornings, nights, weekends, holidays.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk, hear, hand/eye coordination, stand, walk, have repetitive use of hands and arms, and grasp. Visual acuity to determine accuracy, details and transcribe data, determine neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, and determine safety of workplace surroundings for themselves and guests. Occasionally required to push, pull, stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work long hours and available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation
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