The Stage Manager position is responsible for performing daily duties specifically associated with the recruitment of personnel and the daily operations for the Christmas Parade and Meet & Greet Team. In addition, the Stage Manager will make informative decisions in conjunction with the Parade Tech and Float Driver Leads regarding safety, costume assignments and repairs, parade logistics and covering the absence of key personnel.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Partner with the Human Resources Team on the recruitment processes and securing the required documentation
• Recruit and supervise approximately 65 hosts to serve as characters, handlers and drivers
• Consult with the Parade Production Team on the casting of parade personnel
• Coordinate the set-up and strike of the Parade production areas and any additional areas as required.
• Create and maintain master documents to reflect schedules and call times, personnel attendance, disciplinary actions etc.
• Ensure the Parade book is current to include polices & procedures, maintenance & repair logs, purchasing etc.
• Ensure that every team member understands and embraces ‘Safety First’ at all times
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of all the parade production areas and Float Barn
• Timely and accurate (daily) communication with Leads, Parade Personnel, and Entertainment Leadership
• Other duties may be assigned specific to the ongoing needs of the daily operations of the Parade and other areas as required.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be:

• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (cold, hot, wet)
• Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 45 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl, climb and balance.

Required Skills:

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to detail, responds quickly to needs, effectively collaborates cooperatively with Independent Contractors and Supervisors, speaks clearly and persuasively, treats people with respect, upholds organizational; values, follows policies and procedures, follows instructions, takes responsibility for own actions, displays original thinking and creativity, observes safety/security procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write clear and concise correspondence and effectively communicate thoughts and ideas
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, outside contractors, and employees of the organization.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) are required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in theatrical stage management in Theme Park, Cruise Ships and/or Regional Theatre productions. Theatrical costumer supervisor experience is a plus.

Benefits Offered

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to employees after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits

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