About the Role
Original X Productions (OGX) is seeking an Assistant Venue Manager to lead a world-class team in delivering an unforgettable guest experience for an interactive walk-through attraction. This role supports daily operations, guest experience, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Support the Venue Management Team in overseeing the overall on-site operations, ensuring operations run efficiently and within budget
- Lead and support department teams in executing daily operations, providing guidance, coaching, and support while fostering a positive and accountable team environment
- Support the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of operational staff and vendors including experiential teams, box office, exhibit services, and other key roles
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of labor scheduling models, ensuring appropriate staffing levels while balancing operational needs and team member experience
- Oversee on-site day-to-day operations including ticketing, POS management, attraction operations, guest services, retail, cafe, security, custodial services, on-site marketing, groups & events, photo operations, and overall guest flow
- Support the exhibit services team in maintaining the physical space, including routine maintenance, touch-ups, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality guest environment
- Assist in managing inventory including staff uniforms, cleaning supplies, and operational materials
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team members
- Respond to guest concerns and complaints with professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and a positive guest experience
- Serve as the primary point to support vendor coordination and maintain strong working relationships with third-party partners
- Follow and support preventative and corrective maintenance programs for the attraction, including light hands-on maintenance as needed
- Partner with the Venue Management Team and cross-functional corporate teams including operations, revenue, marketing, exhibit services, finance, HR, and creative to support business objectives
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in a flexible and fast-paced environment
- Serve as a Manager on Duty (MOD) for select shifts
- Assists with special company projects as may be needed
- Any and all duties as assigned
Requirements
- Demonstrated 3+ years of senior leadership experience in a revenue-generating hospitality, entertainment, or retail environment
- Experience supporting hiring, training, and development of operational teams
- Strong understanding of shift-based labor scheduling and operational workflows
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively
- Maintains composure under pressure and operates with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Provide hands on leadership by working alongside team members, modeling expected behaviors, and driving accountability through example
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed
Skills
- Immersive environments or theme parks experience
- Projection mapping and interactive media technologies familiarity
- Safety standards and regulations for entertainment environments knowledge
Experience Level
- 3+ years of senior leadership experience
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000-$80,000
Benefits
- Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Individual Retirement Account
- Commuter benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
About the Company
- Original X Productions are the operators of premier worldwide location-based entertainment experiences including The FRIENDS™ Experience and Hershey Super Sweet Adventure.
- Our teams are guest experience focused storytellers who are passionate, strive for excellence, committed to safety, and value fun in everything they do!
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.
