Deck Manager

Our Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

Summary/Objective

The Amphitheatre Deck Manager has the primary day-to-day responsibility of making decisions to supervise the daily responsibilities of the Theater Technicians as well as promote the safety of all crew and performers in the Medora Musical.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee stage operations in coordination with Stage management.
• Execute stage operation priorities, particularly maintaining the quality and integrity of stage, set, and prop elements.
• Work with the Stage West Scenic Artist & Technical Director to plan reliable scenery transitions.
• Communicate stage operation needs with the Theaters Manager.
• Reset stage operation stations and supplies between productions.
• Help set up rehearsal and backstage spaces.
• Schedule and manage the Medora Musical backstage and spotlight crew.
• Account for all hours reported on time sheets for backstage technicians & spotlight operators and ensure accuracy to submit to TRMF accounting staff for payroll.
• Train other crew members and supervise their work in stage operations.
• Coordinate and execute scenery transitions with run crew and stage management.
• Relate best practices as well as guidance from department supervisors, stage management, and production management to other members of the run crew.
• Perform minor repairs to scenery and props as needed.
• Diligently maintain a safe working environment backstage for cast, crew, riders, and animals.
• Supervise the deck electrician, deck pyro, and deck sound technician.
• Responsible for the overall safety and duties of the Medora Trail Riders.
• Work in other production departments between show runs.
• Supervise the cleaning of the stage, dressing rooms, and all other stage level areas.
• Responsible for securing the theater at night.
• Be familiar with BHA safety procedures and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Train and supervise theater technicians.