Pit Party Coordinator - Monster Jam

Essential Job Functions

Advances all operational aspects of the pit party from preplanning, load in/out process, and the pit party itself.

Work with venue staff to ensure all company needs and requests are met to produce the highest quality of entertainment.

Coordinate and arrange travel and transportation for all operations pit party event staff to and from the events.

Coordinate with onsite management staff in advance to ensure all department needs are met.

Work with event manager to establish a layout for the pit party.

Collects and disseminates information that pertains to show personnel, event information, accommodations, transportation, medical as it relates to Workers Comp and Insurance claims

Responsible for calling various types of vendors to secure items needed to produce the events. This will include some cold calls and negotiating to find the best deal possible.

Prepare agreements and have them approved by supervisor. Then follow up and see to it that all points of the agreements are met by both parties involved.

Responsible for own professional standards of conduct, appearance, and work performance.

All other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or three+ years related experience or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.

A thorough understanding of festivals

Experience working with and managing large groups / events

Highly developed organizational, research, business negotiation, communication, financial and time management skills

Knowledge of live event terms and directions, Stagecraft, Lighting, Audio Engineering, Stage Set Construction, Basic wood and metal fabrication, Domestic logistic planning, Basic rigging techniques / safety

Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Must possess a Valid driver’s license and Passport

Skills & Abilities

The ability to read and interpret documents, such as contracts, blueprints, operating / maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, safety manuals, and hiring guidelines; and to write routine reports and correspondence

The ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and the ability to solve practical problems and interpret diverse instructions in a variety of forms.

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to communicate on various organizational levels

Familiarity with computer networking and MS Office

Able and willing to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

The ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically 50% of the time

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, and walk long distance