Supervisor, Theatrical Services

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

• Create master schedule of all technical events associated with a show production.
• Create adjust and monitor construction fabrication programming install and strike schedules as needed while maintaining contingency plans for all project phases.
• Monitor and ensure the quality suitability and accuracy of technical designs for all assigned shows.
• Operate and in most cases program a lighting console.
• Create plans for installation of permanent shows and large scale events.
• Lead technical meetings and interface with design construction and production staff.
• Participate in production meetings in role of Technical Director and/or Lighting Designer.
• Coach mentor direct constructively criticize and objectively evaluate subordinate project support personnel.
• Direct technical personnel in order to perform short term and permanent repairs to a variety of theatrical equipment.
• Specify technical equipment to ensure show readiness and longevity.
• Direct the installation of theatrical equipment for events and permanent show installations.
• Interface with other park professionals as well as outside clients and contractors in order to convey design concepts.
• Train and convey production standards to other departmental park employees as well as contract technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it take to succeed:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work comfortably in all local parks and work on/around water and at heights of up to 60.
• Have excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Be a self starter self motivator and demonstrate the ability to successfully lead a team.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate documentation.
• Have a working knowledge of all Microsoft applications
• Ability to interpret and direct the installation of a theatrical lighting plot.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Possess at least minimal drafting and CAD skills.
• Understand the operation of a variety of lighting equipment (follow spots automated lighting strollers fog machines etc.).
• Have a comprehensive understanding of concert truss and the proper use of rigging equipment (flying and ground support).
• Understand fundamentals of electricity (calculate voltage amperage wattage voltage drops select proper cable sizes etc.).
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Entertainment project management including a complete understanding of show production and operations processes.
• Have a complete understanding of event scheduling from prospectus to execution.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of theatrical products vendors and product sources.
• Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts

What else is important:

• Bachelors Degree in Entertainment Theater or Management or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of Theatrical design or Entertainment project management experience.
• Able to frequently lift push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights.
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling bending squatting bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and cold/heat temperature extremes. Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals.
• Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need to include opening mid- and closing shifts; nights weekends and holidays.
• Be comfortable with exposure to noise vibrations and motion.
• Be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION GENDER NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.