GSMR Child Wrangler

Description

Job Title: Child Wrangler

Reports to: Special Events Manager and Business & Safety Manager

Type of position: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Seasonal or Temporary, depending on date of hire.

Location: Bryson City, NC

Compensation: $16 - 19

Job Summary: Primary work will take place at the North Pole site in Whittier, where they will be supervising THE POLAR EXPRESS™ employees including Hero Boy, Hero Girl, Know-it-All Kid, Elves, and NP Santa.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for parents/guardians dropping off and picking up their child actor.
• Present on-site whenever child actors are called (rehearsal, tech, performances)
• Work with HR staff to ensure all entertainment labor laws are followed lawfully daily and proper postings are present.
• Work with the Special Events Manager to ensure all child actors are working a lawful schedule.
• Supervise all child actors who are present onsite and guide them throughout their show track.
• Act as liaison between child actors’ parents and Special Events Manager regarding scheduling.
• Become familiar with railroad safety rules.
• Works with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers.
• Work with the Special Events Manager to build out a structured work environment for children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primary work will take place at the North Pole site in Whittier, NC
• Able to stand for prolonged periods.
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions, both indoor and outdoor.
• Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s).

Qualifications

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a theatrical setting.
• Comfortable learning and enforcing minor entertainment labor laws based on state guidelines.
• Ability to work with parents or guardians of minors in an effective and personable manner.
• Ability to communicate with Special Events Manager information regarding scheduling of minors, breaks, meals, hours worked.
• Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize, and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
• Ability to push, pull, and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with night, weekend, and holiday hours.

Salary : $16 - $19