Seasonal Entertainment Technician

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

A leading theme park in Orlando is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to perform a variety of theatrical duties. Candidates should have experience in a theme park or theatrical environment, be able to work safely and professionally, and possess good communication skills. The role includes operating equipment, ensuring the show area is ready, and may involve working outdoors and around animals. This position offers perks like free park admission and discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a theme park/theatrical environment.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties.
• Setup and operate performances as a stagehand/operator.
• Ensure show area is clean and ready.
• Assist Production team with installations.

Skills

Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft

Basic understanding of electrical theory and carpentry

Ability to read lighting plots and schematics

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard‑working individuals to become our Ambassadors.

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

What It Takes To Succeed

• 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
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license preferred

What Else Is Important

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Ability 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
• Be able 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

Perks of the position

• 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.