Child Wrangler - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, OKC

Rail Events Production; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rail Events Productions is seeking a Child Wrangler for THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Oklahoma City. You will coordinate pick-up/drop-off of child actors, supervise performances, and serve as the liaison for parents, HR, and accounting on child actor paperwork and scheduling.

Responsibilities include ensuring legal schedules, maintaining documentation, and safeguarding minors’ welfare while contributing to a positive work environment for the cast and crew on a moving train.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a theatrical setting.
• Ability to enforce minor entertainment labor laws based on state guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians and REP management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Act as the main point of contact for parents/guardians dropping off and picking up child actors.
• Present onsite whenever child actors are called (rehearsal, tech, performances).
• Work with HR staff to ensure all entertainment labor laws are followed and postings are present.
• Work with Production Stage Manager to ensure child actors are on a lawful schedule.
• Supervise all child actors onsite and guide them through the show track.
• Liaise between child actors’ parents and local Stage Management regarding scheduling.
• Coordinate state and HR site visit coordination if necessary.
• Become familiar with company and railroad safety policies.
• Support the event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable environment for all staff and passengers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Description du poste

Job Title: Child Wrangler - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train RideDivision: Rail Events Productions/Run CrewReports to: Director of ProductionType of position: Hourly/Non-ExemptEmployee Classification: SeasonalLocation: Oklahoma City, OKCompensation: $18.50/hrJob Summary: The Child Wrangler is responsible for coordinating pick-up and drop-off of child actors for rehearsals, tech, and performances, working as the point person for parental contact. During performance, the wrangler supervises the child actors, ensuring they make entrances, and helping maintain discipline when the actors are off-stage. In addition to the on-site supervision of Child Actors, the Child Wrangler plays an important role in the administration and filing of documentation specific to the Child Actors. This includes, but is not limited to, complete employee files, permitting documentation for each individual, other company-specific permits allowing the employment of minors in any given state, etc. The Child Wrangler serves as the point person for Human Resources, Company Manager, and Accounting in regard to Child Actor paperwork, scheduling and break time oversight, payroll, workers' compensation, and health and safety of minors. The Child Wrangler is a contact for the state in which they are employed to coordinate site visits or to provide permitting documentation, if necessary. This position is expected to have a high level of confidentiality as they are trusted with Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The Child Wrangler is also expected to be personable and able to build a trusting relationship with parents in order to effectively communicate and answer questions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Act as the main point of contact for parents/guardians dropping off and picking up their child actorPresent onsite whenever child actors are called (rehearsal, tech, performances)Work with HR staff to ensure all entertainment labor laws are lawfully followed daily, and proper postings are presentWork with Production Stage Manager to ensure all child actors are working a lawful scheduleSupervise all child actors who are present onsite and guide them throughout their show trackAct as liaison between child actors’ parents and local Stage Management regarding schedulingFacilitate state and Human Resources site visit coordination, if necessaryBecome familiar with company and railroad safety policiesWork with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengersOther duties as assignedExperience and Requirements:Experience working with children in a theatrical settingComfortable learning and enforcing minor entertainment labor laws based on state guidelinesAbility to work with parents or guardians of minors in an effective and personable mannerAbility to communicate with local REP management regarding scheduling of minors, breaks, meals, and hours workedAbility to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environmentAbility to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize, and solve practical problems and resolve issuesEffective oral and written communicationWork Environment:Majority of time spent in an event settingVaried schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidaysAble to stand for prolonged periods of timeVarying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoorAble to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving trainTime spent in and around active railroad yardWhat’s in it for you?Join the cast and crew of a one-of-a-kind performance on a moving trainServe others and create a world of make-believe and magicCompetitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connectionsEnrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and smallBe part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammatesCatered meals for 5-show daysComp tickets for your friends and familyPotential for end-of-season bonusWorking on THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew, and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.