Entertainment Leadership Internship $17.50/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking an intern to coordinate all technical and guest aspects of a live entertainment production in McHenry, IL. The position pays $17.50 per hour and is open to current undergraduates or recent graduates.

As part of the Entertainment Department, you will assist with show operations, crew scheduling, and compliance with safety and park policies. You will shadow other production areas, develop procedures, and ensure shows start on time to deliver a

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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.

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

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professionalism

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