Theatrical Services Technician | Seasonal | Sesame Place California

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 hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

• Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections
• Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand spotlight operator lighting operator audio operator or camera/video equipment operator
• Troubleshoot maintain and repair theatrical equipment
• Ensure assignments are met and department policies are adhered to
• Assist Production team with installations for new shows special events or Consumer Events
• Monitor and take initiative to ensure assigned show area is 100% show ready safe and clean at all times
• Work with Stage Manager to complete assigned daily tasks and complete project list items
• Pursue personal development of skills and capabilities for effective performance through ongoing training project assistance and independent study of each field
• Demonstrate and encourage a positive-attitude work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

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)
• 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

Compensation:

• 17.75 USD Hourly

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); Q-Sys 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

Availability:

• This is a seasonal role
• During the peak season must have 5 days of unrestricted availability to include the weekends
• You must be able to work varied schedules including nights weekends and holidays
• The Sesame Place season runs from March 2026 through Labor Day 2026 with onboarding and all required training to be completed prior to the start of the season.
• Hours my fluctuate based on business need; may be scheduled up to 40 hours weekly.

Starting Base Pay:

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fast-paced 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.