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Associate Director, Event Production

Job Title
Associate Director, Event Production
Job ID
27649071
Location
Pocantico Hills,  NY 10591
Other Location
Old Bethpage
Description
Historic Hudson Valley seeks a candidate with seasoned event production skills to join the team that mounts its portfolio of annual festivals, including the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, now presented each fall in both Westchester and on Long Island. 

Successful candidates will have demonstrated hands-on experience leading multi-disciplinary teams producing events in the cultural, performing arts, or entertainment arenas. Applicants should have experience with sophisticated, complex events and possess strong project management, logistical, organizational, staff management, and oral/written communication skills. They should have a high level of energy, be enthusiastic about working outdoors, and thrive under the pressure of deadlines. Experience in outdoor settings is desirable. Background or familiarity with the fabrication of temporary/traveling structures, scenic design, theatrical lighting, rigging, and carpentry/construction is helpful.   

Reporting to Historic Hudson Valley’s Director of Event Production, and working in collaboration with fellow Associate Directors and production staff, the Associate Director of Event Production is responsible for multiple aspects of event planning, administration, and delivery. These include developing detailed production schedules; managing and supporting pre- and post-production activities; coordinating technical and creative components; developing and managing budgets; and supervising, motivating, and evaluating event production staff. The Associate Director is an on-site presence at events to ensure their smooth operation, production quality, standard of hospitality, and overall guest safety and comfort.

The Associate Director will integrate into an existing Event Production team, draw satisfaction from implementing creative visions conceptualized by working groups, and delight visitors onsite at historic properties by delivering Historic Hudson Valley’s unique brand of family entertainment tied to history, culture, and place.

This is a full-time, on-site position, based in Westchester County, NY with a benefits package, including health insurance and generous PTO. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions is necessary.   

Historic Hudson Valley adheres to all local and NYS COVID-19 guidelines and has a vaccine mandate requirement. All employees are expected to be compliant with this vaccination policy.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To be considered for this position, please upload your letter of interest and resume, by creating a profile and applying to the Associate Director, Event Production position on our employment webpage at: www.hudsonvalley.org/employment.

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