Resource Assistant (Project Hire/Internal Assingment)
The Walt Disney Company is a leader in entertainment, and they are seeking a Resource Assistant to support the Costume Design & Development team. This role involves coordinating costume documentation, managing project documents, and assisting in communications and presentations to ensure the successful execution of various projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of costume documentation photo shoots, assisting as needed to ensure smooth execution and accurate record-keeping
- Develop and maintain various project documents, including scope lists, tracking lists, deliverables matrices, shipping documents, closeout documents, and design input matrices
- Monitor meetings, take and distribute notes and communications, follow up on action items, and provide updates as necessary, all in collaboration with the Costuming Development Manager
- Utilize Microsoft Forms to build Costume Fitting Form Surveys and Costume Feedback Forms under the direction of the Costuming Development Manager
- Assist in crafting presentations for various projects, contributing to the development and delivery of effective project-related communications
- Direct personal tasks under the immediate supervision of the Costuming Development Manager, ensuring priorities are addressed efficiently
- Respond to questions and research requests from employees at all levels, ranging from front-line staff to Executive Leadership
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate costuming documentation on internal applications, ensuring information is readily accessible and reliable
- Collaborate with various teams across the site as needed to support projects and contribute to overall team success
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Capacity to accept direction, adapt to change, build relationships, and collaborate effectively within a team
- Proven expertise in writing, proofreading, and editing
- Proven computer skills in a Windows environment, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
- Established ability to create and follow agendas, facilitate meetings, address action items, respond to guidance, and complete tasks efficiently
- Exceptional organizational mindset with attention to detail and effective communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities, continuous improvement mindset, and strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays as required
- Ability to manage confidential information responsibly
- Proactive, enthusiastic, collaborative, and consistently positive in a work environment
- Reliable follow-through on assignments and commitments
- High school degree or equivalent is required
- Proven theme park or equivalent Entertainment experience
- Experience in costuming, garments, or a similar field
- Advanced degree in entertainment, fashion, costume, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
- Health and savings benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Special extras that only Disney can provide
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered
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