Seasonal Show Lighting Tech: Create Spectacular Moments

United Parks & Resorts; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food, merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Busch Gardens, part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, seeks a Seasonal Show Lighting Technician to support Theatrical Services and Entertainment Show Operations. You will operate and maintain Show Product lighting and video, coordinating with multiple teams to meet project goals and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of lighting experience, familiarity with ETC EOS consoles, and the ability to work outdoors and lift heavy equipment in a fast-paced theme-park environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid US Driver’s License required.
• Associates or BA in Technical Theatre, Theatre Arts, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 2 years professional technical entertainment lighting experience preferred.
• Experience with ETC EOS family lighting consoles preferred.
• Experience with show control networking preferred (sACn, ArtNet).
• Experience with the maintenance of moving lights preferred (Robe, Vari*Lite).
• Experience with hand tools and theatrical lighting equipment.
• Ability to work at heights to over 75’ required.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
• Ability to perform outdoor work in temperature extremes and overnight shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Participates as an integral contributor to the Theatrical Services and Entertainment Show Operations teams.
• Executes the operation and general maintenance of Show Product lighting and/or video, either as a console or followspot operator.
• Collaborates with Theatrical Services, Entertainment Show Production, and Entertainment Show Operations teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Works with outside contractors.
• Maintains Entertainment facilities and equipment.
• Works with department schedules and paperwork in order to achieve Entertainment product goals and objectives.
• Follows project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals, safety targets, and objectives are obtained.
• Follows park and department safety guidelines.
• Participates in Theatrical Services department training programs.
• Participates in other duties as assigned to support park and departmental goals and objectives.

Skills

Proven technical skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Multi-tasking skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Associates or BA in Technical Theatre

Tools

ETC EOS family lighting consoles

Show control networking (sACn, ArtNet)

Robe moving lights

Vari*Lite fixtures

Job description

Busch Gardens, part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, seeks a Seasonal Show Lighting Technician to support Theatrical Services and Entertainment Show Operations. You will operate and maintain Show Product lighting and video, coordinating with multiple teams to meet project goals and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of lighting experience, familiarity with ETC EOS consoles, and the ability to work outdoors and lift heavy equipment in a fast-paced theme-park environment.