Project Assistant - Casual Temporary/Part Time

“Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, delivers, and sustains the best live show entertainment in the world. Join the Disney Live Entertainment Team and play an important role to deliver the magic because together, "We Bring Magic to Life!" “

This Project Assistant position requires a strong understanding of technical design components, from initial analysis through closeout with multiple projects, deliverables, schedules, etc. including responsibility for producing limited CAD components of specific projects.

Seasonal, hourly office and technical position providing technical and administrative support for projects with the Disney Live Entertainment Technical Direction/Design departments.

You Will:

• Maintain day-to-day project activities with business owners, stakeholders, and other support teams, and provide oversight related to established department processes and standards for project teams.
• Accountable for the development and review of proposals and estimating assumptions for the project’s schedule.
• Coordinate project updates, schedules, and reporting tools to track projects.
• Technical aspects include the distribution of pertinent production information (equipment lists, production schedule, drawings, etc.) to the Project Team, generating production files for each convention/event to include a summary, PSRs, ESRs, work requests, internal/vendor quotes, labor requests, CAD drawings, photos, etc. and partnering with the Project Engineer, Disney Live Entertainment Design Services and project partners to facilitate review of drawings, technical system schematics, technical documentation, maintenance manuals, and vendor-provided technical documentation.
• Communicate with leaders to provide project updates, status, and analysis of requirements that might impact schedules and timelines as well as communicate with internal and external partners to see all projects through successful timely completion.
• Research and assembly of semi-routine information on projects for leaders and other senior management in addition to following up on all technical elements to ensure all equipment/labor/services are secured.

You Will Have:

• Team player and possess a positive, personable demeanor.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment where everything is subject to change.
• Proficiency and knowledge of Autodesk Revit, CAD design programs, Visual Basic, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities and handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of the documentation process with the ability to identify end-user needs.
• Proven strong analytical and administrative skills.
• Extensive experience with special projects, meticulous with excellent organizational skills, and capacity to prioritize to meet established deadlines.
• Experience in Entertainment or Technical fields.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving techniques to resolve project issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to reach across multiple lines of business and interact with all levels of management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Walt Disney Entertainment organization and Disney Live Entertainment.
• Willingness to learn new software applications.

Preferred Education:

• B.A. or B.S. in the technical entertainment field or equivalent work experience.