Silver Dollar City - Entertainment Technician Intern (Seasonal, 2026)
About The Position
You must be currently at least 18 years of age and enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school degree program to participate. This program runs from May 18th through August 14th. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.) Learn about roles and responsibilities of leadership Learn scheduling and time-keeping procedures Assist with written communication Understand the importance of theatrical venue safety and other production areas and how they play a role in our success Coordinate with Contract Acts for load-ins and load-outs, determining scheduling and technical needs. Serve as a liaison between Contract Acts and the Entertainment and Events Team for on-park needs. Work closely with Entertainment and Events Leadership to gain a working knowledge of booking and scheduling bands. Complete one production venue changeover as determined by Entertainment and Events management Ensure all venues are properly maintained by the standards set by Entertainment and Events management Basic stagecraft Set up acts on stage Changing over from one act to another in a fast-paced environment Set up lights, run lights, mix sound, and set up sound systems Perform routine maintenance on both lighting and sound systems Demonstrate attention to detail in equipment set-up and operation Interact with fellow employees without distracting them while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude. Keep your work area clean and maintain organization Ensure compliance with all authorized operator requirements and safety procedures specific to the job location Remain alert and attentive during each performance to ensure a flawless production Promptly respond to any issues which may during a performance Display original thinking and creativity when planning for show mounting and/or production Share knowledge and experience with the technical team to aid in the set-up and implementation of shows; Provide informal leadership in the absence of a Supervisor when requested Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be: Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather related); work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly: lift and /or move up to 50 pounds stand and walk use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms talk or hear The employee must frequently: climb ladders balance The employee must occasionally: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Required Skills: Must be self-motivated Able to read and write English. Basic computer skills with proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Education/Experience: Must be enrolled in an accredited college degree program in a related field. Working toward a degree in the live entertainment industry, such as Technical Theatre preferred. Two years of previous experience with different types of equipment and methods of live lighting or sound reinforcement is required. Relevant experience may include theme parks, theatre, and amateur productions. Experience should include live lighting, sound or band situations, video projection, and stage carpentry. A valid Driver’s License.
Requirements
- Must be currently at least 18 years of age and enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school degree program to participate.
- Must be self-motivated
- Able to read and write English.
- Basic computer skills with proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college degree program in a related field.
- Two years of previous experience with different types of equipment and methods of live lighting or sound reinforcement is required.
- A valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Working toward a degree in the live entertainment industry, such as Technical Theatre preferred.
- Relevant experience may include theme parks, theatre, and amateur productions.
- Experience should include live lighting, sound or band situations, video projection, and stage carpentry.
Responsibilities
- Learn about roles and responsibilities of leadership
- Learn scheduling and time-keeping procedures
- Assist with written communication
- Understand the importance of theatrical venue safety and other production areas and how they play a role in our success
- Coordinate with Contract Acts for load-ins and load-outs, determining scheduling and technical needs.
- Serve as a liaison between Contract Acts and the Entertainment and Events Team for on-park needs.
- Work closely with Entertainment and Events Leadership to gain a working knowledge of booking and scheduling bands.
- Complete one production venue changeover as determined by Entertainment and Events management
- Ensure all venues are properly maintained by the standards set by Entertainment and Events management
- Basic stagecraft
- Set up acts on stage
- Changing over from one act to another in a fast-paced environment
- Set up lights, run lights, mix sound, and set up sound systems
- Perform routine maintenance on both lighting and sound systems
- Demonstrate attention to detail in equipment set-up and operation
- Interact with fellow employees without distracting them while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Keep your work area clean and maintain organization
- Ensure compliance with all authorized operator requirements and safety procedures specific to the job location
- Remain alert and attentive during each performance to ensure a flawless production
- Promptly respond to any issues which may during a performance
- Display original thinking and creativity when planning for show mounting and/or production
- Share knowledge and experience with the technical team to aid in the set-up and implementation of shows
- Provide informal leadership in the absence of a Supervisor when requested
Benefits
- Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
- Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
- Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
- Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
- Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner [https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner]
- Housing - Need a place to stay during your internship? Housing opportunities are available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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