Dolly Parton Experience Lighting & Projection Technician - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Year Round
About The Position
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating! We are seeking a Dolly Parton Experience Lighting & Projection Technician who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together while caring deeply about our brand. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. The ideal Dolly Parton Experience Lighting & Projection Technician will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. This role exists to provide the Entertainment Department with quality lighting technicians for live shows in order to provide Park Guests with a high-quality entertainment experience matching the expected level of Dolly’s and the Dollywood brand. This role is designed to perform lighting technical duties, adjust programming if asked, and to provide needed operational support to multiple facilities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have experience with lighting instruments and a good working knowledge of electricity
- Knowledge of function and troubleshooting of various equipment and software, including but not limited to Hog consoles, DMX control, and Qlab
- Must be able to operate lighting system in a safe manner
- Must be able to operate a computer and be knowledgeable of general use programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must have strong knowledge of instillation, operation and repair of modern moving-light fixtures
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment offer background check and drug screening
- Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of background screening which includes criminal history and motor vehicle record check
Nice To Haves
- Experience in programming lighting software and show control systems, preferred
- ETCP certification in theater rigging and electrical preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Be primary technician for all daily operational responsibilities related to show lighting
- Have the ability to make programming changes to existing show programs and lighting software
- The ability to make operational decisions in response to changing situations
- Be able to react to daily equipment needs and upkeep
- Operate different types of lighting consoles and spotlights with and without called cues
- Responsible for routine site maintenance and upkeep of lighting systems and related components. Also responsible for maintenance and upkeep that requires a high level of investigation and problem solving
- Be able to complete repairs on cabling systems and modern moving-light fixtures
- Be responsible for multiple show tracks
- Be able to provide technical back up support to multiple park venues as needed
- Be able and willing to share knowledge and best use cases with other technical team members
- Must work well with Stage Manager, cast and crew
- Responsible for staging and resetting various stages for next show
- Change stage sets for different shows
- Wear Dollywood Entertainment provided costume or uniform
- Keep work area orderly, neat, safe, and well-maintained
- Assist in other areas of Entertainment Division as directed
- Drive company vehicles (cars, vans, non-commercial trucks) to transport personnel and/or supplies
- Participate in work calls and complete tasks in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
