Description

Job Title: Scare Cast Coordinator

Division/Department: Entertainment

Reports To: Cast Supervisor

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $17 - $20 per hour

Job Summary: Old Tucson Entertainment is seeking a talented, high-energy Scare Cast Coordinator with stamina to oversee talent who will entertain our guests every show night! The Scare Cast Coordinator, in collaboration with the Entertainment Manager, will schedule, monitor, and assess the Scare Cast who work in and around the haunted mazes, scare zones, and other public spaces around the park during Nightfall. The Scare Cast Coordinator will work in a team-focused atmosphere, ensuring the safety and management of the scare team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• First point of contact between all scare actors and the Entertainment leadership team.
• Train new scare actors and assist with their acclimation to the job.
• Organize and schedule the Scare Cast to ensure all mazes and haunts are fully staffed.
• Train all scare actors to have a safety mind-set, creating a safe work environment for all staff and guests.
• Responsible for making sure the scare performances run efficiently and smoothly.
• Communicate and collaborate with Stage Manager, Cast Supervisor, and Entertainment Manager.
• Report all absences, issues, and concerns to the Stage Manager on a daily basis prior to the end of the day.
• Knowledgeable of all OTE and AHR policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 1 years’ experience working in a scare work environment.
• Prior work as a theatrical casting director, director, actor.
• Prior work with haunted houses or other horror themed live events.
• Prior work in theme park events and non-traditional theatre environments.
• Experience communicating with actors.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to details as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Must have strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Become familiar with company policies regarding safety.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
• Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as production schedules may dictate.

Work Environment:

• Standing, walking, and running in locations with unbalanced footing and uneven terrain.
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor. 
• Ability to work in environments with strobe lights, darkness, enclosed spaces, loud music and sound effects.
• Fast paced and exciting environment.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work required.