Show Lighting Technician

Entertainment Places; 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

SEASONAL POSITION Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Seasonal Show Lighting Technincian

What you get to do:

• 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 the Theatrical Services department training programs.
• Participates in other duties as assigned to support park and departmental goals and objectives.

Show Operations:

• Execute operational Show Product work based on park and department goals and objectives and other duties as assigned.

Theatrical Services:

• Participates in the installation, removal, and maintenance of entertainment lighting and video equipment when Show Product is not operational.

Training and Development:

• Participates in Theatrical Services training and development programs and department safety initiatives.

What it takes to succeed:

• Proven technical skills
• strong communication skills
• Positive attitude
• team player
• Multi-tasking skills
• Collaboration skills

Education and Special Skills:

• 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.

Compensation:

16.50 USD

The perks of the position:

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• 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.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.