REP Child Wrangler - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride NOLA

American Heritage Companies•New Orleans, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Wrangler is responsible for coordinating the pick-up and drop-off of child actors for rehearsals, tech, and performances, serving as the primary point of contact for parental communication. During performances, the wrangler will supervise child actors, ensuring timely entrances and maintaining discipline off-stage. This role also involves significant administrative duties related to child actors, including managing complete employee files, processing permitting documentation for each individual, and ensuring compliance with state-specific permits for employing minors. The Child Wrangler acts as a key liaison for Human Resources, Company Manager, and Accounting concerning child actor paperwork, scheduling, break oversight, payroll, workers' compensation, and the health and safety of minors. This position may also be the point of contact for state agencies regarding site visits or permitting documentation. A high level of confidentiality is required due to handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The role demands a personable demeanor to build trust with parents and effectively address their questions.

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 regarding scheduling of minors, breaks, meals, and 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.
Effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact for parents/guardians dropping off and picking up their child actor.
Present onsite whenever child actors are called (rehearsal, tech, performances).
Work with HR staff to ensure all entertainment labor laws are lawfully followed daily, 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.
Act as liaison between child actors’ parents and local Stage Management regarding scheduling.
Facilitate state and Human Resources site visit coordination, if necessary.
Become familiar with company and railroad safety policies.
Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers.
Other duties as assigned.