Stagehand/General Technician - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal
About The Position
This role exists to support the Entertainment Department in performing the general technical duties for various shows and activations in order to provide Park Guests with a high-quality entertainment experience matching the expected level of Dolly and the Dollywood brand. The ideal Stagehand/General Technician will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Requirements
- Must be minimum 18 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills required
- Ability to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy.
- Must have valid driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance and acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of background screening which includes criminal history and motor vehicle record check
- Must be able to hear well in noisy environments
- Able to see near and far and have good color and depth perception
- Must be able to operate electrical equipment properly
- Able to communicate over headset and radio
- Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years backstage experience with school, community or professional theaters preferred
- Carpentry and electrical skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Be knowledgeable of assigned location and its technical equipment
- Be knowledgeable of show content and individual productions tracks
- Assist technical set up of shows and activations
- Be able and willing to share knowledge and best use cases with other technical team members
- Must work well with Stage manager, Technical Operations Area Assistant Team Lead, cast and crew
- Responsible for staging and resetting various stages for all shows and activations
- 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
- Have a basic knowledge of electricity
- Operate a spotlight
Benefits
- Full Time Seasonal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
