Cast Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Disney

Disney

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Cast Coordinator

Job ID

Location

Toronto, Canada

Business
Disney Cruise Line

Date posted
Aug. 08, 2023

Job Summary:

Disney Cruise Line (DCL), a division of The Walt Disney Company, operates a five-ship fleet of premium class cruise liners and is the industry leader in family vacations at sea. DCL Entertainment _(Toronto)_ is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company Canada, and serves as the rehearsal headquarters for DCL's award-winning theatrical productions. Within a state of the art entertainment rehearsal facility, DCL's production teams pride themselves on creating memorable family entertainment that is both enchanting and magical - delighting the young and young at heart with legendary Disney storytelling.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and reporting to the Company Manager, the Cast Coordinator works closely with production supervisors, character managers, performers and creative teams on the administrative and operational needs of the business as well as with recruiting partners and production representatives who are located in the US.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate Performer arrivals, departures, housing and correspondence.
Understanding of current travel requirements including Visas, Passports and border crossings.
Flag and communicate important updates to core production/creative teams, and shipboard/technical teams in a clear, concise and timely manner.
Partner with recruiting, travel, safety and entertainment operations in Orlando and aboard ships.
Coordinate travel for performers, creative and production teams including visiting project teams.
Maintain performer photo library.
Administrative support in relation to: performer pay process; shipping and receiving; Toronto cast housing; transportation; associated contracts; travel and expense processing; maintaining vendor files; injury reporting and processing.
Vendor set up and correspondence.
Process all payment requests for vendors and consultants through SAP Workplace to include: receiving and coding invoices to the appropriate cost centers and general ledger accounts; generating and routing requests and invoice for signature; partnering with Disney World Shared Services (DWSS)/ Accounts Payable to research all missing or late payments.
Rehearsal studio coverage when required.
Script, score and supply inventory and ordering.
Prepare welcome packages for arriving cast members.
Cultivate strong relationships with CBC Facility partners.
Conduct and lead meetings with performers delivering key information, expectations and sensitive information.
Oversight, tracking and execution of required company training courses such as Traditions, facility safety and Human Resources compliance.
Responsible, respectful and confidential handling of company and performer information.
Find, develop and implement smart systems as you progress in understanding the business unit.
Maintain an accurate and up to date filing system.
Maintains and updates swipe keys and facility access cards for cast, core team and visitors.
Safety Management System (SMS)
Responsible for upholding the general safety management responsibilities in the SMS within the areas under their control.
Special projects, assignments and duties as required.

Qualifications:

3+ years' experience working in similar role or capacity.
Post-Secondary education in administration, events management, or arts management.
Understanding of the Performing Arts and or Cruise Industry considered an asset.
Ability to assess and manage competing and changing priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Strong communication, leadership and problem solving skills.
A solution seeker with the ability to trouble shoot and thrive under pressure.
Enjoys being part of an exciting, busy team.
Understands big picture impacts.
Able to work with a flexible and fluid production schedule including weekends and long days during busy periods.