Parade Group Production Assistant (Seasonal)

Job Overview:

The Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group is looking for a Production Assistant for the upcoming holiday season. This position will support both the Operations and Creative teams in various aspects of Parade/holiday production and general office duties.

Essential Functions:

Scheduling: meetings, trainings, deliveries, ticket distributions, etc
Coordinating: mass mailings, employee ticketing, training event logistics
Preparing/updating: official handbooks, training manuals, RSVP lists, sign-in sheets, security lists, etc
General office duties: research, data entry, answering phones, ordering supplies, etc
Assist with the operation, load in/load out activities, and/or event set up/strike for various Macy's holiday events, trainings, and attractions

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

High School diploma (or equivalent) required
Prior experience in administrative & clerical preferred
Computer and general technical competency required
Data entry skills required
Background in theatrical/event production, stage management or company management a plus

Communication Skills:

Excellent phone skills required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Customer service experience

Mathematical Skills:

Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability:

Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment
Present a professional image consistent with Macy's brand values

Physical Demands:

Prolonged sitting or standing (more than 2 hours) should be anticipated
Heavy lifting (over 50lbs) and getting dirty should be expected in this position

Other Skills:

Basic computer skills. Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher preferred
Organizational skills including strong prioritization and flexibility

Work Hours:

Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours which will include day, as well as some evening, weekends and/or holidays. Working Thanksgiving Day should be expected

This job description is not all inclusive. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.