Show and Stage Technician

Six Flags New England; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England is seeking a Show and Stage Technician to keep our performances running smoothly behind the scenes, from lighting positioning to sound transitions.

You will work in a fast-paced, outdoor park environment, handling live tech elements, and upholding safety standards during performances. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theater and live show execution.
• Knowledge of lighting controls and sound mixing boards.
• Ability to troubleshoot live show tech issues and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute live technical show elements including audio and lighting as directed.
• Learn and memorize show blocking and cues.
• Set up sound & lighting equipment, props and scenery before/after performances.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of seating area and tools.
• Support with special events, park décor, and scenic installations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow park policies.
• Assist in other Entertainment Department duties as needed.
• Perform incidental tasks as assigned.

Skills

Technical theater experience

Lighting controls

Sound mixing boards

Live show tech

Safety awareness

Job description

Mic check, light check, sound check! As the Show and Stage Technician, you keep our shows running smoothly! From the positioning of lights that showcase our performers, to the smooth transition of sound and audio, you check all the boxes behind the scenes.

Pay Starting at $16.00/Hour

Overview

Mic check, light check, sound check! As the Show and Stage Technician, you keep our shows running smoothly! From the positioning of lights that showcase our performers, to the smooth transition of sound and audio, you check all the boxes behind the scenes.

Pay Starting at $16.00/Hour

Responsibilities

• Executing live technical show elements including, audio, lighting, and other show elements as directed


• Learning and memorizing show blocking and cues


• Setting sound & lighting equipment, special effects, props and scenery before and after each performance


• Assisting with maintenance and cleaning of seating area


• Caring for and maintaining the upkeep of tools, equipment, props, and venue


• Assisting with special event set up, park décor, and scenic installation projects


• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment


• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies


• Assisting in other areas of the Entertainment Department as needed


• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theater work


• Knowledge of lighting controls, sound mixing boards, microphones


• Previous technical theater work experience preferred in one of the following: sound, lighting, scenic, carpentry


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes changing environment


• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety


• Ability to interact in a professional and positive manner with large groups of people


• Friendly, outgoing personality, and ability to address guest concerns


• Sense of fun


• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Able to troubleshoot sound and technical issues during live performances


• Able to work in outdoor locations in many weather conditions including both hot and cold, rainy, sunny and others.


• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.


• Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language


• 18 years old or older