What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Department Supervisor position at Sight & Sound Brand?
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
The Animal Department Supervisor supports the mission of Sight & sound by providing overall leadership to the Animals Department and helping to create a culture of oneness built on trust and teamwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shepherd the Animals Department in alignment with our core values and culture.
- Collaborate with all necessary departments in both locations to oversee the planning, implementation, and running of animal elements for rehearsals, show run, and other required company events.
- Oversee the hiring, coaching, training, development, and scheduling of all team members to achieve company goals and objectives.
- Advocate for your team while also placing a high priority on the needs, objectives, and challenges of other teams and the entire organization.
- Collaborate with the Show Operations Leadership Team to help maintain the technical and artistic vision of the show.
- Conduct regular 1 on 1’s and team meetings in order to provide support, positive influence, and accountability as well as attend any required leadership meetings.
- Wisely steward all resources to optimize departmental health and productivity.
- Maintain all established safety standards and regulations as it pertains to your department.
Prerequisites:
- Previous experience successfully leading a team including hiring, budgeting, and training
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and positive throughout all work environments
- Excellent communication, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills
- High level of concern for the welfare of people and animals, and a proven ability to foster genuine, healthy relationships
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to discreetly handle confidential and sensitive information
- Previous theatre and leadership experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience and rapport with a wide variety of animals, along with their care and training strongly preferred
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
