Entertainment Leadership Internship $17.50/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Kenosha, WI is offering an internship to coordinate all technical and guest aspects of a live entertainment production. Pay is $17.50 per hour, and open to current undergraduates or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in a bustling theme park setting.

You will work with Entertainment Management, supervise shows, help schedule staff, ensure safety, and train new personnel while maintaining park policies and guest-first service throughout all

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Shifts vary based on show needs
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to stand and walk for the length of the shift
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Professional, self-motivated, with strong multi-tasking and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with others

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the area as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability communicate well, think quickly in pressure situations, and motivate a work crew.
• Have a full understanding of the job responsibilities for all the positions under their direct supervision.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for all staff in assigned area.
• Work within other department venues and units as the need arises.
• Develop procedures to make the area run properly and efficiently.
• Maintain a guest first mentality ensuring all shows start on time.
• Work as a resource for the team.
• Ensure all Characters performers costumes and Meet & Greets adhere to the guidelines set by Warner Bros. and the Six Flags Production Team.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Hold regular crew meetings to deliver park/department information and/or comments from Department Management
• Monitor the performance of your team members.
• Provide coaching, counseling and disciplinary/commendable action as needed to maintain and improve the performance of the crew.
• Complete all departmental and park related paperwork.
• Ensure all shows elements stay well maintained and are executed safely.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in your Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Work with Entertainment Management to assist and shadow with other aspects within the Entertainment Department.
• Immediately reports any unsafe acts to the Entertainment Management.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Complete all projects as asked by Entertainment Management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Multitasking

Motivation

Guest-focused

Adaptability

Job description

To coordinate all technical and guest aspects of a live entertainment production. The pay for the position is $17.50 an hour. This is an internship opportunity for current individuals that are in an undergraduation program or a recent graduate.

Overview

To coordinate all technical and guest aspects of a live entertainment production. The pay for the position is $17.50 an hour. This is an internship opportunity for current individuals that are in an undergraduation program or a recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the area as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability communicate well, think quickly in pressure situations, and motivate a work crew.
• Have a full understanding of the job responsibilities for all the positions under their direct supervision.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for all staff in assigned area.
• Work within other department venues and units as the need arises.
• Develop procedures to make the area run properly and efficiently.
• Maintain a guest first mentality ensuring all shows start on time.
• Work as a resource for the team.
• Ensure all Characters performers costumes and Meet & Greets adhere to the guidelines set by Warner Bros. and the Six Flags Production Team.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Hold regular crew meetings to deliver park/department information and/or comments from Department Management
• Monitor the performance of your team members.
• Provide coaching, counseling and disciplinary/commendable action as needed to maintain and improve the performance of the crew.
• Complete all departmental and park related paperwork.
• Ensure all shows elements stay well maintained and are executed safely.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in your Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Work with Entertainment Management to assist and shadow with other aspects within the Entertainment Department.
• Immediately reports any unsafe acts to the Entertainment Management.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Complete all projects as asked by Entertainment Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent upon Show needs
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to stand/walk for the length of the shift
• 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