SEASONAL POSITION
Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hardworking individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!
What you get to do:
- Participates as an integral contributor to the Entertainment Operations Department.
- Executes the operation of Show Product in one of the following disciplines Audio MultiMedia Lighting Board Operator Spot Operator Effects Operator
- Support Park wide special events with setup operation and strike of technical equipment as needed
- Collaborates with Entertainment Production/Operations Theming and Theatrical Services teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Works with outside contractors.
- Maintain the parade floats and props used in various shows and events
- Operate the audio lights and video during shows and events
- Drive parade floats when necessary
- Consistently demonstrates courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all ambassadors and guests.
- Maintains a professional appearance that meets grooming standards
- Perform and complete assigned tasks from management as needed
- Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) lifting and reporting unsafe situations
What it takes to succeed:
- Possession of a valid state drivers license required
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a theme park/theatrical environment with specific training in at least one of the following areas: Lighting Staging Video Audio or Equipment Repair (moving lights pumps motors fixtures pneumatics)
- Knowledge of technical theater practices and equipment.
- Experience with hand tools powered drills and soldering equipment preferred.
- Ability to work at heights to over 75 required.
- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
- Ability to climb into and out of as well as operate in confined spaces required.
- Ability to operate in loud conditions with hearing protection required.
- Ability to work professionally responsibly and safely in a team environment
- Be comfortable operating computers and computerized control systems used in theatrical performances
- Have good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally via headset
- Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
- Ability to stand bend or kneel for long periods of time
- Be able to bend reach twist and turn with complete flexibility
- Ability to lift push and pull 50 pounds
- Be comfortable working in theater and outdoor environments (dark/nighttime conditions in/around water in varying weather conditions)
- Be comfortable working around animals
- Be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
- Ability to train on and properly use protective gear
- Be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
- Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e be able to work opening and closing shifts as well as event rehearsal shifts
- Ability to successfully complete all legal company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
InPerson Skills Testing Required!
What else is important:
- Training or certifications for relevant installation programming or repair such as Vari*Lite Robe Elation ETC (lighting); Christie Panasonic Daktronics Blackmagic (video); QSys Shure Lectrosonic Dante (audio)
- Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft such as a high reach forklift scissor lift barge john boat preferred
- Basic understanding of the following disciplines: electrical theory basic carpentry and handling/setup of pyrotechnic materials preferred
- Ability to read and interpret lighting plots schematics and blueprints preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook equal to business needs preferred
Compensation: 17.75 USD Hourly
Starting Base Pay:
17.75
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food merchandise etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Required Experience:
IC