Entertainment Event Technician Internship

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking an Entertainment Event Technician Intern to support the technical aspects of live events and performances. This hands-on role offers exposure to a variety of show productions across the park season.

You will work with Entertainment Management on projects, operate show equipment, and help backstage, rehearsals, and guest experiences. The internship requires physical stamina, outdoor work, and a proactive, safety-minded attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Basic technical theatre skills required; strong performers may have advanced skills.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Entertainment Management on season-long projects.
• Operate and maintain technical support on show equipment as directed.
• Perform shows on time and as designed by management.
• Execute cue and show duties as set by Production Staff.
• Participate in rehearsals and production operations.
• Move around scenic elements in dark/restrictive spaces.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above 35 feet; lift over 50 pounds.
• Keep venue clean and safe; sweep, mop, and help with restrooms and storage.
• Use tools and PPE safely; report unsafe acts.
• Assist in managing the House before/after shows and help guests.
• Enforce park policies per handbook and SOP.
• Wear park uniform and bring black steel-toed shoes.
• Report safety concerns to Stage Manager immediately.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Tech theatre basics

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Job description

The Entertainment Event Technician Internship position is responsible to suport the technical aspects of live events and performances

Overview

The Entertainment Event Technician Internship position is responsible to suport the technical aspects of live events and performances

Responsibilities

• Work with Entertainment Management on the execution of a season-long project that will be assigned during department onboarding.
• Operate and maintain technical support on equipment associated with a specific production in the manner designed and set by the production staff.
• Perform all shows on time and as designed by Entertainment Management.
• Execute cue and show specific job duties as set by the Production Staff and Entertainment Management. The performance will not vary from the direction set during the production period throughout the course of the show’s run.
• Be involved in the rehearsal and operation of your respective productions under the direction of the Production Staff.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Required to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 35 feet and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of a specific venue. This may include, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in a safe manner and utilize all appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.
• Help to manage and maintain the House before and after show, to assist guests with questions and to help clean the house in preparation for the next performance.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Wear and maintain park issued uniform. Team Member is required to provide black steel-toed shoes.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts to the unit Stage Manager.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent on production needs.
• Basic technical theatrical skills required for all positions. Expert skills required for some positions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for the length of shift
• Must be able to work with ladders, scaffolding or lifts
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others