Production Services Casting Specialist - Hybrid - Carnival Global Brand

Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe.  With parent company Carnival Corporation, Princess has introduced Medallion Class Vacations. This award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless, personalized vacation.

We are seeking an experienced Entertainment professional to join our team. This is a hybrid position based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  As our Production Services Casting Specialist you’ll be responsible for recruiting all positions in the Stage Staff department.  You’ll review resumes and interview videos and conduct interviews as they relate to each position, including technical specialities.  You’ll also work closely with the Crew Scheduling team to forgo any possible gaps or failing of staffing placement performance.  

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Production Services Casting Specialist. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate with Crew Scheduling to ensure proper staffing numbers are present and forward planned for the entire fleet.
• Conduct interviews for incoming candidates of all positions, assessing their suitability for PCL induction as well as technical knowledge base as applicable to the position.
• Reviewing current stage staff roster for internal promotion candidates and ensure the timely assessment of any staff acting into a higher position to be considered for confirmation.
• Review appraisals for onboard teammates with the goal of guiding individual improvement and growth.
• Attend recruitment conventions and events to bolster incoming applicant count for key positions.
• Liaise with existing relationships as well as form new alliances with external vendors in Entertainment Technology for potential referral candidates in key positions.
• Review and advise regarding potential changes in organizational structure onboard as compared to other Entertainment businesses and institutions.
• Review position descriptions for shipboard teammates for applicability and adjust as the fleet and company grow and develop.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Technology or Theater Management.
• Minimum two years’ experience in live Entertainment technology operations and installations.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a casting style role for support technicians in Entertainment.
• Comfortable with and knowledgeable on the entire Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Familiar with online project management solutions (Airtable, Wrike, Asana, etc.)
• Well versed in the use and operation of Entertainment technical equipment in all areas of specialty:  Audio (Yamaha, QLab, DigiCo, Shure), Lighting/Video (GrandMA, CueServer, Green Hippo), and Stage Rigging/Automation (Tait Technologies).
• Engaging individual with keen sense for assessing the suitability of an incoming candidate in various comparisons.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

This is a hybrid role based in either Fort Lauderdale.  Candidates must be driving distance and comfortable going into the office 3 days per week.

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $69,300-$93,600. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base pay is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
  
   

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibilities and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: 
https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/.

Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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