2026 Entertainment Technician

Carowinds; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Friend/family tickets

Food discounts

Merchandise discounts

Global team environment

Exclusive associate events

Paid training

Free uniforms

Job summary

Carowinds Live Entertainment is seeking Live Shows Technicians to help create brand-new shows, attractions and events at Carowinds. If you have experience in audio, lighting, networking and show control, this is your chance to join a dynamic team in an amusement park setting.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, collaborating with teams, and contributing to guest experiences. Perks include free park admission, friend/family tickets, and paid training with uniform provision.

Qualifications

• Must have worked on several previous productions in a fully equipped theater, or similar experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Commitment to safety and good judgement.
• Ability to work with guests from diverse backgrounds.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Passion and excitement about Carowinds.

Responsibilities

• Create fun and memories for guests.
• Uphold core values: Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Skills

Previous production experience

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Guest service mindset

Diversity & teamwork

Job description

Help create some of this year's brand-new shows, attractions and events. Do you have previous experience and are looking to continue using your skills in an amusement park setting? Now is your chance to do just that by becoming a Live Shows Technician with Carowinds Live Entertainment Department.

• Technicians with audio, lighting, networking and show control backgrounds.
• Audio Engineers with troubleshooting skills, understanding of signal flow in live mixing; knowledge of QLab playback and show control as well as digital sound consoles such as Mackie and Allen+Heath are a plus.
• Master Electricians to oversee and maintain designated show rigs and control systems. Must be capable of troubleshooting equipment and software problems at a moment's notice. Knowledge of conventional and moving lighting fixtures, DMX addressing and ETC Consoles are a must. Knowledge of Video Walls, Pixel/LED tape and Power Distro Racks are a plus.
• Operate a variety of equipment, as assigned, such as golf carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, construction equipment, and motor vehicles.
• Work individually or in a team setting.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other Cedar Fair parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
• Exclusive associate-only events!
• Paid training and FREE uniforms!

Positions are currently available for those who are 18 or older.

Overview

$15-18 per hour!

Help create some of this year's brand-new shows, attractions and events. Do you have previous experience and are looking to continue using your skills in an amusement park setting? Now is your chance to do just that by becoming a Live Shows Technician with Carowinds Live Entertainment Department.

• Technicians with audio, lighting, networking and show control backgrounds.
• Audio Engineers with troubleshooting skills, understanding of signal flow in live mixing; knowledge of QLab playback and show control as well as digital sound consoles such as Mackie and Allen+Heath are a plus.
• Master Electricians to oversee and maintain designated show rigs and control systems. Must be capable of troubleshooting equipment and software problems at a moment's notice. Knowledge of conventional and moving lighting fixtures, DMX addressing and ETC Consoles are a must. Knowledge of Video Walls, Pixel/LED tape and Power Distro Racks are a plus.
• Operate a variety of equipment, as assigned, such as golf carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, construction equipment, and motor vehicles.
• Work individually or in a team setting.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other Cedar Fair parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
• Exclusive associate-only events!
• Paid training and FREE uniforms!

Positions are currently available for those who are 18 or older.

Responsibilities

We are here to make people happy!! Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• You!
• Must have worked on several previous productions in a fully equipped theater, or similar experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.