Production Assistant, Operations

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Job Overview

The Assistant, Production Operations at Macy’s Studio is currently sought for the 2024 annual Flower Show at the Macy’s Herald Square location in New York City. This position entails supporting operational plans and logistics for the Macy’s Flower Show, including navigating building access, updating operation reports, and handling other administrative responsibilities. Throughout the Flower Show and related programming, the Production Operations Assistant will work daily from Monday, April 1st through Monday, May 13th, primarily during the morning hours from 5am to 10am.

What You Will Do

Assist in coordinating vendors, trucking, and providing day-of event support.Communicate operational changes effectively with vendors, store teams, and Macy’s Studios.Update operational reports regularly.Ensure timely ordering of supplies and submit maintenance requests as needed.Aid in executing events, including coordinating volunteers, guests, and vendors.Prepare and monitor RSVP lists, sign-in sheets, and security lists for events as required.

Skills You Will Need

Communication Skills: Demonstrating open and continuous communication, valuing keeping others informed, and effectively presenting information in a clear and concise manner.

Leadership Abilities: Exhibiting excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate across functional lines and interact effectively at various levels within the organization.

Strategic Thinking: Possessing the ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically to address operational challenges and contribute to the success of the Flower Show.

Customer Service Experience: Previous experience in customer service is preferred to ensure effective interaction with vendors, store teams, and guests attending the Flower Show.

Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher is preferred to manage operational reports, communication, and event planning tasks efficiently.

Organizational Skills: Having strong organizational skills, including effective prioritization, flexibility, and punctuality, to manage multiple tasks and deadlines associated with the event.

Who You Are

Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.Prior experience in event production required. Background in theatrical/event production, stage management or company management preferred. Macy’s Herald Square events experience preferred.This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 50 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and operating lifts. Getting dirty should be expected. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environmentCompetitive pay rooted in principles of equityMerchandise discountsEmpowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results

About Macy’s

Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.

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This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.