SOAK*2024 Producer Application

Applications closed on Friday, November 10th at 5pm.

REPORTS TO:

Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors.

ABOUT SOAK:

SOAK is a sanctioned Regional Burning Man event that takes place in Tygh Valley, Oregon over Memorial Day weekend. For more information visit https://soakpdx.com/

CURRENT PRODUCER SEARCH:

Precipitation Northwest is seeking one person to join an existing team of two returning Producers for SOAK*2024. A commitment to the one-year event cycle, beginning in November 2023 and ending in June 2024, is required. An ideal candidate will be interested in learning from the production team in their first year and returning as a seasoned Producer for subsequent event years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

SOAK Producers serve as points of contact and overall managers of the largest Regional Burning Man event in the Pacific Northwest. They are responsible for overseeing and managing event production, logistics and budgets year-round. Additionally, they are responsible for leading planning meetings with the production team, volunteer department Leads, Directors and the Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors, as well as coordinating with external vendors.

The Producers have the opportunity to fill a critical leadership role in creating a memorable experience for thousands of participants while working alongside Burning Man artists, theme camps, and our wonderful and creative community.

MUST HAVES:

  • Familiarity with Burning Man culture.

  • Good organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to maintain time commitments.

  • A personal computer, access to the internet and cell phone with ability to frequently check and respond via multiple electronic communication platforms.

  • Personal transportation or the ability to acquire transportation.

NICE TO HAVES (or a willingness to learn):

  • Experience producing events.

  • Experience coordinating teams.

  • Experience working with local municipalities and county permitting processes.

  • Proficiency in Google Suite, gmail and Slack

  • Experience managing remote meetings including video conferencing.

TIME COMMITMENT:

  • Year-round administrative duties: up to 10 hours per week

  • 6 to 3 months prior to the event: up to 15 hours per week

  • 3 months to 2 weeks prior to the event: up to 25 hours per week

  • 2 weeks prior to the event: up to 30 hours per week

During event: on call 24 hours, and stay until the last person is out unless arrangements have been made with Leave No Trace team.

COMPENSATION:

  • Entry + 1 to SOAK*2024

  • Travel reimbursement to site and other meetings.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the job description and complete our application. We are interviewing starting in November, so apply today! Position open until filled.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

All applications will be reviewed by returning SOAK Producers and the Precipitation Northwest Recruitment Committee. Select applicants will be contacted for an interview, and all applicants will be contacted with a final decision, determined by Precipitation Northwest. Decision letters will contain feedback and suggestions on alternate ways to engage with the local Burner community.