SETS Operation Manager

Job Posting Title:
SETS Operation Manager - Casual Temporary/Seasonal

Req ID:
10109922

Job Description:
About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations around the world. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

As a SETS Operation Manager supporting the Shared Entertainment Technical Services team at the Walt Disney World resort, you manage the rigging technician team in safety, regulatory guidelines, training, daily operations, special event development, and production planning.

This is a casual temporary/seasonal role that will report to the Manager of Technical Resources.

What You Will Do
• Lead our rigging team in all areas of safety, following regulatory guidelines, and critical training
• Be responsible for daily rigging operations, special event development, and production planning
• Collaborate with our Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) Technical Design and domestic rigging teams
• Build, develop, and maintain positive relationships with our rigging teams and partners domestically

Required Qualifications & Skills
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in theatrical or event production and/or stage management
• Demonstrated experience with STCU/IATSE bargaining agreements as well as rigging technician management
• Knowledge of rigging equipment, including overhead structure design safety guidelines
• Experience in budget and schedule creation and management with attention to detail
• Familiarity with financial & project systems such as R2, SAP, special event budget development, tracking & reporting
• Knowledge of the rigging industry and vendor interface
• Proven successful team-building and partnership experience
• Outstanding communication skills and comfort interacting with all levels of management
• Proven ability to initiate, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks on time
• Proven strong analytical, administrative, delegation, and negotiation skills
• Willingness to obtain Pyro credentials

Education
• High School degree or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in technical entertainment field or other relevant is preferred

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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Job Posting Segment:
Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:
Walt Disney World (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:
Entertainment-Production Design

Employment Type:
Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2024-12-31

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