European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 24, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                I eke Lookin % Tor a cast of thousands by Gary Pomeroy staff writer euro Disney will have no workers just a cast  about 12,000 of them. In Disney Lingo employees Are known As cast members because they will have big roles a not jobs a in the 365 plays a year Quot show that will make the magic kingdom successful. No experience is necessary to join the cast but conversational French and a willingness to work flexible hours and Days Are musts according to Thorolf k. Degelmann euro Disney s vice president for human resources. A what we need is interpersonal skills communication skills outgoing Friendly a Degelmann said. Quot somebody who really enjoys people Contact who communicates not just through words but through body language. That s the skill we re trying to find. The rest we can  although the Quot roles include people to Wear fairy tale costumes and perform in variety shows the people euro Disney Are really looking for Are attraction operators hotel desk clerks merchandise sales clerks housecleaning workers Kitchen help waiters and waitresses. Degelmann said that roughly 7,000 positions Are still open and it is hoped americans will fill Between 400 and 600 of them. A we re trying to create a Nice mix Quot of nationalities he said. Most entry level positions pay 6,000 francs monthly about $1,080. Americans living in Europe Are encouraged to apply even though they will be required to get French work a Saloon dancer gets a kick out of promotional Day activities. Visas that Are limited to 18 months for . And other non european economic Community citizens Degelmann said. Disney officials want american employees because they believe the americans lend flavor to the theme Park. For example it would help to have a few americans wandering around main Street .a., or a desk clerk in the hotel Cheyenne who can talk casually about life in the United states. French officials claim however that a when you require no experience you should be Able to find people in the local Market Quot Degelmann said and hence Are requiring visas for those outside the common Market. He said Disney officials will help employees get visas once a commitment to hire has been issued. A amps photos by Gus Schuettler a Snake handler and below a group of costumed Disney characters turn on the Charm. R. A a \ stripes Magazine october 24, 1991