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Child Wrangler
Whippany, NJ
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride with Rail Events Productions
Full Time
Posted October 18, 2023
The Child Wrangler is responsible for coordinating pick up & drop off of child actors for rehearsals, tech, and performances, and is the point person for parental contact before, during, and after rehearsals, tech, and performances. During performance, the wrangler will supervise the child actors, making sure they make entrances, and helping maintain the discipline when the actors are off stage. In addition to the on-site supervisor of Child Actors, the Child Wrangler will play 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a seasonal position.The Child Wrangler will serve 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 will also be 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 will be 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:
- Be the main point of contact for parents/guardians who are dropping off and picking up their child actor.-
- Coordinating with the state and Human Resources to coordinate site visits, if necessary.
- Be present onsite whenever child actors are called (rehearsal, tech, performances).
- Work with HR staff to ensure all entertainment labor laws are being lawfully followed on a daily basis and proper postings are present.
- Work with Production Stage 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.
- Become a liaison between child actors’ parents and local Stage Management in regards to 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Work Environment:
- Able to work in cold, snowy or otherwise inclement winter weather (if your location experiences this weather).
- Varied schedule requiring evenings, weekends and overtime.
- Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train.
- Time spent in and around an active railroad yard.
Requirements
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 local REP management 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.
How To Apply
Compensation: $17.50 - $21.50 per hour
Please apply via link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1765785/Rail-Events-Productions-Inc/Child-Wranger
