Theater Operations Internship (GURNEE)

To coordinate all technical and guest aspects of a live entertainment production. The pay for the position is $17.50 an hour. This is an internship opportunity for current individuals that are in an undergraduation program or a recent graduate.
Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of the area as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability communicate well, think quickly in pressure situations, and motivate a work crew.
• Have a full understanding of the job responsibilities for all the positions under their direct supervision.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for all staff in assigned area.
• Work within other department venues and units as the need arises.
• Develop procedures to make the area run properly and efficiently.
• Maintain a guest first mentality ensuring all shows start on time.
• Work as a resource for the team.
• Ensure all Characters performers costumes and Meet & Greets adhere to the guidelines set by Warner Bros. and the Six Flags Production Team.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Hold regular crew meetings to deliver park/department information and/or comments from Department Management
• Monitor the performance of your team members.
• Provide coaching, counseling and disciplinary/commendable action as needed to maintain and improve the performance of the crew.
• Complete all departmental and park related paperwork.
• Ensure all shows elements stay well maintained and are executed safely.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in your Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Work with Entertainment Management to assist and shadow with other aspects within the Entertainment Department.
• Immediately reports any unsafe acts to the Entertainment Management.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Complete all projects as asked by Entertainment Management.

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent upon Show needs
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to stand/walk for the length of the shift
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others