Head of Props - PAW Patrol Live! Touring Show

This is a Full Time Job

Head of Props - VStar Entertainment Tours - PAW Patrol Live! - The Great Pirate Adventure
Touring Position
Start Date: Travel 3/13/2022; Begin Work 3/14/2022
End Date: 8/7/2022
Possibility of continuing into the 2022 - 2023 touring season

Hold your breath and dive into the action: are you ready to work for one of Cirque du Soleil's most iconic shows? We are looking for a Head Props whose role, as part of the props team, will work with Company Manager, Performance Director, and Production Manager to provide supervision of the Properties department, staff and local labor, including assembly scenery and construction of properties, dance floor and stage skirting. You will also work with the Company Manager and the Crew Chief to maintain and control props operational expenses and budgets. Coordinate with the Performance Director, Crew Chief and Production Stage Manager to maintain the artistic ''look'' of the event from performance and operational standpoints. Functions as a ''hands on'' department head working with technical staff to provide maintenance and upkeep of the assigned event prop items and schedules.

The Head of Props will:
- Supervise local crews;
- Load-in;
- Assembly of scenic elements;
- The layout of all dance flooring and stage skirting;
- Troubleshoot encountered technical problems;
- Inform Production Manager of any problems requiring shop assistance;
- Work with management to create a cue sheet of all performance cues and changes during production;
- Implement corrections, as directed and necessary to maintain and/ or improve the look of the show from both performance and crew standpoints;
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, clients and other company members;
- Work with management and show support during production to prepare the assigned show for touring, including accepting training for set-up of the property elements, cueing all shifts for the scenic and props part of the event, marking & labeling of all items, standard refurbishment of scenic and property elements and crating and creation of an accurate truck loading plan;
- Perform assigned duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision, recognizing when assistance is required;
- Have a willingness to assist other departments on projects with short deadlines and/or peak workload;
- Develop and maintain sufficient working knowledge of associated fields to effectively perform assigned responsibilities;
- Adhere to and enforces all established guidelines and safety procedures outlined in the VSTAR Road Crew handbook;
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all VSTAR employees;
- All other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- At least 1-5 years of experience;
- Understands theatrical terms and directions;
- Ability to work as a member of team; can comprehend and follow oral, written and diagram instructions;
- Able to work extensive and irregular work hours; early morning, afternoon, evening, late evening, weekend, and holidays is common;
- Active IATSE member or will join union;
- If applicable for the tours travel schedule must be and remain in good standing with all proper authorities throughout the Services Period, including maintaining the validity of one's passport and the ability to enter/exit Canada.
- Provide full and complete proof of vaccination for COVID-19, including booster shot, emanating from competent public health authorities or any reputable and recognized private health organization or establishment;
- Verification of the right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one's identity and work authorization;
- Able to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.;
- Able to travel 100% of the time including by plane, train, bus & other modes of transportation;
- Live and work in one or more different cities every week.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases ''occasionally,'' ''regularly,'' and ''frequently'' correspond to the following definitions: ''Occasionally'' means up to 1/3 of working time, ''regularly'' means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and ''frequently'' means 2/3 and more working time.
- While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee will frequently stand, jump, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push, pull, reach above shoulders, move from place to place use foot/feet to operate machine, use hands to fingers, handle or touch;
- Will occasionally lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds;
- Will regularly sit, talk, and listen;
- Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a theatrical production environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is loud. The work environment can have dust present at times.

- The employee works in an environment that:
- Frequently exposed to hot stage lights
- Frequently exposure to chemicals and scents
- Frequently uses one or two hands, including squeezing and gripping
- Frequently wear battery pack and microphone
- Frequently is physically close to others
- Frequent contact with props that may include but not limited to dust, feathers, metal, wood, or water
- Regularly exposed to uneven footings/ground

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.