Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for nurturing growth and fostering excellence? Crestline Hotels & Resorts is on the hunt for a Learning & Development Manager who will be the driving force behind our commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Your innovative strategies will shape the future of our team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving hospitality industry.

This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in office) based out of our Corporate Office in Fairfax, VA.

The Learning and Development Manager assesses both corporate and hotel property developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies training solutions for employees at all levels across the organization. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate, enhance, and recognize performance. In addition, this individual will serve as the corporate office cultural champion to assist in communications, management of employee new hire orientation, and setting the tone for high levels of employee engagement.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify training needs, recommend and implement solutions, and evaluate and measure effectiveness.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a comprehensive training strategy ensuring strategic alignment of training and development with business goals.
• Design and develop programs and curriculum, partner with internal subject matter experts and/or external vendors to achieve defined training, learning, and development objectives.
• Conduct assessments and analyses to define performance, skill, and knowledge gaps and recommend training and development to drive individual and company-wide capability and performance improvement.
• Partner with the HR team to recommend and develop employee engagement programs and activities that enhance employee experience.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for training and development programs through digital and in-person delivery methods.
• Establishes and builds out a comprehensive Train-the-trainer program across the hotel portfolio
• Manages the Corporate new hire orientation program at the Corporate, Regional, and Remote levels
• Oversees and manages all of Crestline’s Development programs.
• Establish and maintain individual and organizational performance evaluation methods for training content, delivery, activities, engagement, and outcomes. Utilize metrics to validate knowledge transfer and return on investment.
• In partnership with the SVP of HR, acts as the Corporate Office Cultural Champion who oversees all events, communications, and other measures to promote a positive employee experience, culture, and high levels of engagement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Learning Management, Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of learning and development experience including developing, implementing, and delivering training
• Strong consultative approach
• Measuring and evaluating employee experience
• eLearning design experience and demonstrated expertise in the technical development, implementation, and troubleshooting of web-based training modules.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or other service industry preferred

Crestline Hotels & Resorts

TO APPLY: All resumes must be emailed to careers@nbwa.org for consideration

Classification:         Non-Exempt

Department:            Administration

Reports To:             President/CEO with duty specific supervision and direction from the COO and EVP –

Government Affairs

Position Overview:

The Executive Assistant to the President/CEO serves as a primary liaison with the NBWA staff, officers, Board of Directors, NBWA members and other individuals. The position provides executive support to the CEO and EVP- Government Affairs along with a minimal amount of NBWA Office Manager duties. The role of the Executive Assistant requires attention to detail as well as leadership, discretion and organizational skills. The position includes but is not limited to the requirements and responsibilities listed below.

Executive Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide all aspects of administrative assistance and support to the President, maintain a working knowledge of

the Association’s policies and procedures, industry activities and staff schedules

• Provide written response from the President to any communication from association officers, members, and third parties, including necessary daily e-mails, congratulatory, sympathy and thank you letters, as well as educational and informational letters about NBWA’s mission and activities. Maintain master contact list
• Draft, edit and proofread executive communications, Board materials and membership correspondence
• Coordinate all facets of travel and meeting arrangements for CEO and officers. Prepare detailed travel packets for each trip. Organize hospitality dining events for board meetings and in-house entertaining. Prepare, reconcile, and submit expense reports
• Assist EVP with industry and political related travel and meetings. May include assistance with registration and hotel reservations. Prepare, reconcile and submit travel expense reports for EVP
• Prepare agenda and presentations for speaking engagements, internal and external meetings, and member visits. Communicate with appropriate contacts about the meeting logistics and substance. Work with other departments to circulate talking points and other collaterals for the engagements
• Interface with association staff in executing duties. Determine priority of matters of attention for the CEO; redirect matters to staff to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate. Keep the CEO advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up
• Communicate with the officers, Board of Directors and State association executives regarding questions, schedule and upcoming meetings
• Maintain and update the President’s calendar and administer executive master calendar Provide daily/weekly schedules. This includes scheduling appointments for staff members, members of Congress, beer distributors, industry allies, media and others
• Provide scheduling assistance to EVP including appointments for members of Congress, beer distributors and industry allies. Coordinate with both CEO & EVP calendars
• Accept all telephone calls directed to the President’s office in a professional manner and respond or redirect in a timely fashion when necessary
• Assist as necessary in organization of Government Affairs materials for annual Legislative Conferences & Conventions
• Assist in providing telephone relief for the receptionist as need basis
• Provide support to other departments as requested to meet specific deadlines

Office Manager Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work directly with COO to perform office-related duties including:
• Maintain a pleasant work environment
• Maintain office condition clean and safe
• Plan in-house or off-site team activities such as happy hours, celebrations, and team building exercises
• Provide general support to visitors

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail
• Exemplary time management skills and the ability to identify and anticipate the CEO’s needs. The role must interact seamlessly and with a professional demeanor across a broad range of individuals including members of the Senior Management Team, Board of Directors, and NBWA members
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential financial, legal, personnel and association information while exercising professionalism and discretion
• Ability to assist in executing communications and scheduling which maximizes the President’s visibility with the U.S. Congress, Washington trade association community, lobbyists, beer industry contacts, the media and NBWA members
• Good interpersonal skills as a team player capable of cultivating productive working relationships across the association staff and with its members
• Some travel may be required

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree preferred
• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and SharePoint

External Relations:

• Contact with officers, Board of Directors, industry allies, NBWA members, State association executives, trade associations representatives, members of Congress, congressional staff, the media and NBWA staff

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job is performed in a professional office environment. This position regularly uses standard office equipment such as phones, copiers, and computers. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be required to lift boxes that weigh 20 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

                                                                                                                      September 2023

National Beer Wholesalers Association

This in-seat position is based at our Manassas, VA campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model.  Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. 

ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits, some of which are highlighted below:

• Tuition scholarship program available to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment
• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans
• 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions

This is specialized clerical work performed in an academic li-brary.  The Assistant is responsible for the daily opera-tion of the library.  The work primarily involves the circulation desk functions. Some other duties may include processing books for the shelf, shelving books, contacting patrons for the return of overdue items, demonstration of the proper usage of printers, photocopiers or scanners, and other duties assigned such as the university ID cards and equipment distribution.   The employee receives instructions and supervision from a regional librarian as well as the Library Director, while regular or routine assign-ments are performed independently. 

• Opening or closing the Library may be required.
• Manage inquiries at the Circulation desk, via email, or other electronic messaging systems and the telephone.
• Responsible for circulation, in-cluding circulation, shelf reading, overdue books, and in-ventory.
• Provides pho-tocopy assistance to students and staff.Receives books, and other materials and manages those items for circulation including interlibrary loans to other ECPI libraries.
• Assists students and instructors to locate books and other materials in the ECPI Libraries, and demonstrates use of the Library Catalog.
• Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages, and assists with reservations for group study areas and staff meetings held in the library.
• Keeps daily statistics of assistance queries and other statistics tallied at the Circulation desk. Shelves books and other library materials.
• Refers library reference assistance questions and instruction requests to the Regional librarian.  Holds training with the Regional librarian, and attends regularly scheduled meetings of the ECPI University Library staff.
• May be responsible for other duties as assigned such as University ID cards, certification test center administration (in the library), and student equipment

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. degree preferred, plus six (6) months in general library procedures, office proce-dures, and personal computer courses, preferably supplemented by courses in computer software or hardware,  or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would pro-vide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

• Knowledge of how to use the Library Catalog.

• Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal computers, their peripheral devices, and as-soci-ated software to students, and staff,.

• Ability to work with staff to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work with students.

• Ability to use printing equipment.

ECPI University is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ECPI University

Casting Call: Young Female Actress for Reenactment

Job Detail: We are seeking a young Caucasian female actress, aged 7-10 years old, with long brown hair and brown eyes, approximately 80lbs, to portray a pivotal role in a reenactment based on a true story.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character authentically and bring emotional depth to the reenactment scenes.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members to ensure a cohesive performance.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.

Requirements:

• Age: 7-10 years old
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Hair: Long, brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Weight: Approximately 80lbs

Shoot Details:

• Date: October 27th
• Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Compensation:

• $150 for a half-day shoot
• In the event the shoot extends beyond the scheduled time, compensation will be adjusted to $250 for a full day.

Casting Call: Diverse Talent for Home Store Retailer Project

Job Details:

• Project Title: Home Store Retailer Project
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Union Status: Nonunion
• Shoot Date: October 16th
• Type: Facetime-style shoot

Job Responsibilities: We are seeking diverse talent in the Gen Z to millennial age range for an upcoming Home Store Retailer project. The shoot will be portrayed in a Facetime-type situation, and we are open to individuals of all genders and ethnicities. We also welcome people living with disabilities, and we anticipate hiring multiple talents.

Requirements:

• Gen Z to millennial age range
• Open to males and females of any ethnicity
• Open to individuals living with disabilities

Compensation Details:

• OCP Session Fees: $500 + 20% (agent fee, if applicable)
• OT (Overtime) Fees: $250 + 20% (agent fee, if applicable)
• Buyout Fees: $1,000 + 20% (agent fee, if applicable)

Usage Details:

• Materials: :60 + :30 + :15 cutdown + versions, tags, and lifts + social extensions
• Media: All Media including but not limited to All forms of TV, All forms of online/social/digital/new media, all forms of Industrial including but not limited to client presentations, dealer exhibitions, Cinema, jumbotrons, and PR during the term only. Also, during and after the term, non-commercial, internal and trade use including but not limited to case studies, sizzle videos, award submissions, agency and client internal meetings.
• Term: 1 year
• Optional Term(s): 1 additional year at 10%
• Initial Territory: United States
• Exclusivity: Retail home goods for Broadcast

Payment Terms: All talent will be paid through the Agency talent payroll provider, Extreme Reach. Talent will need to fill out a W-4 and I-9. No payments will be made without all of the correct paperwork submitted.

Confidentiality: Please note that the project material is highly confidential, and all talent should take this information into consideration.

Casting Call: Ferguson Project Talent

Job Detail: We are currently seeking talented individuals for an upcoming commercial shoot with Ferguson, a leading provider of plumbing, lighting, and appliance solutions. This nonunion project will take place from October 26 to October 28, with a rain date on October 29. Shooting locations include Richmond (job sites) on October 26 and 27 and Charlottesville (Ferguson showroom) on October 28.

Job Responsibilities: As part of this project, you will be portraying specific roles or characters relevant to the Ferguson brand. Each role has distinct qualities and responsibilities:

1. Showroom Associate (Female, Age 25-35):

• Stylishly dressed and poised.
• Possesses a bright smile and professional demeanor.
• Guides clients through product selection with expertise.
• Listens to clients’ needs and preferences, offering tailored recommendations.
• Able to interpret floor plans and project requirements.

2. Builder (Male, Age 45-60):

• Experienced in custom home building and design.
• Knowledgeable with over 30 years in the industry.
• Rugged and physically capable, comfortable in both ties and steel-toed boots.
• Started in trades and built a successful business from the ground up.

3. Customers (Heterosexual Couple, Male and Female, Ages 40-50):

• Educated, affluent, and modern/stylish in appearance.
• On a journey to build their dream home, focusing on designer kitchens, baths, and lighting.
• Possess impeccable taste and seek professional guidance for significant purchase decisions.
• Can be a real couple or individual submissions.

4. Ferguson Delivery Driver Associate (Male, Age 25-55):

• A dedicated delivery driver with years of experience.
• Physically capable and built to handle heavy lifting and movement.
• Proud of his work and maintains a clean appearance.
• Wears appropriate PPE for deliveries to various sites.

Requirements:

• All talent must be available for the specified shoot dates.
• Applicants must fit the age and appearance criteria for their respective roles.
• Experience in acting or modeling is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must have reliable transportation to the shooting locations.

Compensation Details:

• Session Fee (Per Day Per Talent): $600
• Usage (Five years, all but broadcast – Stills and Video): $750
• Usage (One year Broadcast – Two spots/versions): $1500
• Travel: Hotel and Per Diem provided
• Airfare & Mileage: To be determined (Negotiable)

Casting Call: Male Actors for Seals in Upcoming Shoot

Job Details: We are currently seeking male actors of any ethnicity for an upcoming shoot. This is a non-speaking, non-union role where you’ll be portraying Seals. The shoot will take place in VA Beach on October 13th, 2023. Please note that there will be no travel or accommodation provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portraying Seal characters in the shoot.
• Following directions from the director and production team.
• Collaborating with the rest of the cast and crew for a successful production.

Requirements:

• Male actors of any ethnicity.
• Ideally in their 20s to 30s, or able to convincingly pass for that age range.
• Physically fit and able to perform action sequences if required.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Previous experience in similar roles is a plus, but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Rate: $500.00 per person.

Casting Call: Male Sports Announcer/Narrator for US Cellular Digital Campaign

Job Details: We are casting for a male sports announcer/narrator for an upcoming digital campaign for US Cellular. The selected talent will be responsible for narrating three short 15-second scripts that capture the essence of sports drama and excitement. This project offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your dramatic and bombastic voice talents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Voice narration for three :15 scripts.
• Convey the dramatic and exciting tone required for the campaign.
• Collaborate with the creative team to ensure the script’s vision is realized.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age Range: 40-50
• Must have a voice that resonates with a sports announcer or documentary narrator vibe.
• Ability to deliver lines with a dramatic and bombastic tone.
• Availability for the recording session on October 23, 2023, in Richmond, VA.
• Capability to record via SourceConnect is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $200
• Usage Fee: $200 for all 3 spots
• Travel expenses are not provided for this session.

Casting Call: Virginia Lottery Holiday 2023 Happy Holidays

Job Details:

• Project: Virginia Lottery Holiday 2023 Happy Holidays
• Director: Jonathan Zames
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Union Status: Nonunion
• Shoot Dates: October 12th & 13th

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $500
• Usage Fee: $500
• Fitting Fee: $75
• Plus 20% for agency fees
• Potential travel expenses (negotiable)

Job Responsibilities:

1) Snow Pile Girl – Visiting her Friends

• Gender: Female
• Age: 25-35
• Ethnicity: All
• Description: Completely likable with a great personality. Portrays a sense of warmth and friendliness.

2) Man In Store

• Gender: Male
• Age: 35-45
• Ethnicity: All
• Description: Portrays elation while using the lotto game on his phone, to the point of being oblivious to the holiday shopping chaos around him.

3) Uncle

• Gender: Male
• Age: 50+
• Ethnicity: All
• Description: Classic, older character. Open to a variety of interpretations. Possesses a distinctive charm and presence.

4) Aunt

• Gender: Female
• Age: 50+
• Ethnicity: All
• Description: Classic “Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” character. Open to a variety of interpretations. Quirky and memorable.

5) Niece

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20-30
• Ethnicity: All
• Description: Enduring yet another holiday family dinner. Projects a sense of sweetness and relatability.

6) Sweet Girl – Face-timing her family

• Gender: Female
• Age: 25-40
• Ethnicity: All
• Description: Radiates a natural sweetness that instantly connects with viewers. Engaged in a heartwarming FaceTime call with her family.

Requirements:

• Self-tape audition is required for consideration.
• Talent may submit for multiple roles if desired.
• Overlapping characteristics among roles are acknowledged.
• Talent may be considered for additional roles based on auditions.

Casting Call: Documentary Film in Norfolk

Job Details: We are currently seeking local actors and background actors (SA’s) for a documentary film shooting in Norfolk. The project aims to capture authentic, compelling stories and experiences.

Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates will be portraying various roles that reflect the diverse range of characters in the documentary. Each role may have specific scenes and dialogue, and extras will be involved in background shots.

Requirements:

1. Male, Age 30-40:

   • Dark Brown eyes, Dark Messy Hair, Stubble, Tanned Complexion

2. Female, 30’s:

   • Blonde Hair, Dark Eyes, Petite

3. Male, 20-30’s:

   • Tanned Complexion, Bushy eyebrows, Dark Eyes, Skinny

4. Male, 40-50’s:

   • Round Face, Blue Eyes, Greying Hair

5. Female, Playing Age 17 (Must be 18 and over):

   • Long Curly Reddish Hair

6. Female, 18-20’s:

   • Short Dark Hair, Dark Eyes, Slim Face

7. Females, Playing Age 12-15 (Must be 18 and over):

   • Blonde, Petite, Pale

8. Male, 50-60:

   • Dark Hair, Thin Build

9. Male, 40-50’s:

   • Greying Hair and Beard, Skinny

10. Male, 40’s:

    • Shoulder length Dark Hair

11. Males, 20-40’s:

12. Female, 30-40’s:

Dates:

• Tuesday, 3rd October
• Wednesday, 4th October
• Thursday, 5th October

Compensation:

• Compensation will be provided based on the role and time commitment required. Specific details will be discussed during the selection process.