Seasonal Dickens Village Hiring and Casting Manager – Full Time Temporary
About
Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has served generations at every stage of their lives. Our customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration.
Macy’s Marketing delivers a healthy, profitable customer franchise that is growing through engagement and acquisition. Our team leads strategic initiatives such as personalization and monetization, as well as our Star Rewards Loyalty program.
Take the helm of one of the world’s most beloved brands and help bring it to life for our customers. As part of our team, you’ll own, guide, and direct marketing efforts, motivating our customers to strengthen their relationship with our brand. Constantly creating, innovating, and exploring the new, you’ll drive customer engagement and loyalty while sparking excitement.
Job Overview
The Dickens Village Hiring and Casting Manager will be responsible for interviewing, auditioning, and hiring of all seasonal staff as well as managing day-to-day operation of the Dickens Village theater attraction during the holiday season.
Essential Functions:
- Interviewing and auditioning all seasonal employees for Dickens Village and the Holiday Light Show
- Determining roles for candidates hired to speaking roles within the Village and other support functions in the Village
- Creating schedule for the entire seasonal staff
- Reviewing and editing script for speaking roles
- Training, rehearsing, and directing staff as needed
- Maintaining records of seasonal staff and handling weekly time clock reports
- Partner with Macy’s Human Resources on all administrative tasks concerning the interviewing and hiring policies
- Perform other duties as needed
- Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality
Shift Availability:
- Approx. 40-hour work weeks, days and evenings
- Weekends (in season only Nov. 18th – December 31st)
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Administration experience preferred
- Hiring and casting experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Management experience required
Communication Skills:
- Knowledge of a second language helpful
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to effectively oversee various tasks/subsections of the casting process with minimal oversight
- Detail oriented and well organized with the ability to think and communicate strategically
- Team player who is quick on their feet and is comfortable with a fast pace and variable deadlines
Reasoning Ability:
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Present a professional image consistent with Macy’s brand values
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged sitting or standing
Other Skills:
- Effective Communicator
- Organizational skills
- Demonstrate team work ethic
- Relationships with local theaters or community organizations
Work Hours:
- October 10th – January 13th. Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours which may include day, evening, weekends and/or holidays
Macy’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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