Element 11, a pioneering artistic community and event organization, is in search of a proactive and talented Production Director. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the operational and logistical aspects of running an organization. Understanding event/festival infrastructure, having good interpersonal skills and possessing the ability to take initiative and direct a team with little oversight is crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Box Office:

• Coordinate with department lead to set sale dates, ticket quantities/types and pricing.
• Implement roll-out of ticket sales and oversee customer support.
• Set goals and create strategies to achieve projected sales numbers.
• Coordinate with Communications to market event and make relevant information known to potential attendees.

Elemental Public Works:

• Manage the implementation of infrastructure necessary to support the event.  This includes sanitation and lighting, power and water supply, vehicle procurement and road management.
• Coordinate with department lead to ensure that all volunteer slots are filled and that volunteers have proper training for respective positions.
• Take responsibility for procurement, transport and invoicing of infrastructure equipment/materials.
• Coordinate with other departments to solve problems and accommodate any modifications necessary to existing infrastructure.

Event Placement:

• Coordinate with all departments and land owners to plan out the locations of event infrastructure, camps and art installations.
• Design event maps in collaboration with the Theme Camps Director.
• Organize volunteers to assist in placing attendants at the event.
• Gather annual media from the community to document events.

Event Main Gate and Greeters:

• Manage the operation of the main gate into the event. This includes ticket verification, vehicle checks, providing information and controlling the entry of attendants.
• Organize volunteers to work the gate and ensure that they have necessary equipment/infrastructure.  Coordinate with department lead to ensure that volunteers are trained for their roles..
• Coordinate with Safety/Rangers to ensure that participants entering the event are adhering to the rules of conduct.
• Providing warm and enthusiastic welcome to participants entering the event, providing WWWW guide.
• Coordinate with Volunteer dept. To recruit department leads who oversee and manage volunteers.  Create incentives to fill empty volunteer slots to ensure uninterrupted operation of gate.

Ice Sales:

• Coordinate with box office and Communications to market and sell ice during event. 
• Coordinate with supplier and transportation company in a timely manner to ensure product is available at the event.  Responsible for taking care of vendor invoicing and setting delivery dates/times.
• Manage volunteers to verify purchases and distribute bags of ice at the event.  Ensure proper training for recording volunteer hours. 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in operations/project management, event logistics or other related field.
• Proficient in website management tools and digital communication methods.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as ability to delegate and understand the big picture.
• Ability to work with little to no oversight and take responsibility for the improvement of processes to help the organization grow.
• Passionate about fostering community involvement and Burner culture.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous engagement with Element 11 or similar community-driven organizations.
• Knowledge of Festival/Event planning, infrastructure and logistics.

To join our vibrant team and become an advocate for Element 11’s mission, please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and references to bod@element11.org. We look forward to possibly welcoming you to the Element 11 family.