Theatrical Services Supervisor

About the role

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun, and lasting memories. This position plays a crucial role in creating excitement and joy for visitors.

Responsibilities

• Create master schedule of all technical events associated with a show production.
• Create, adjust, and monitor construction, fabrication, programming, install, and strike schedules as needed while maintaining contingency plans for all project phases.
• Maintain quality, suitability, and accuracy of technical designs for all assigned shows.
• Operate and program a lighting console.
• Create plans for installation of permanent shows and large-scale events.
• Lead technical meetings and interface with design, construction, and production staff.
• Coach, mentor, direct, constructively criticize, and objectively evaluate subordinate project support personnel.
• Direct technical personnel in performing short-term and permanent repairs to a variety of theatrical equipment.
• Specify technical equipment to ensure show readiness and longevity.
• Direct the installation of theatrical equipment for events and permanent show installations.
• Interface with other park professionals and outside clients and contractors to convey design concepts.
• Train and convey production standards to other departmental park employees and contract technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working in various local parks, including those near water and at heights up to 60'.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of leading a team.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting plots and ability to interpret and direct installation of theatrical lighting plots.
• Understanding of entertainment project management, including show production and operations processes.
• Experience in theatrical design or entertainment project management.
• Comprehensive understanding of entertainment industry products, vendors, and sources.
• Flexible availability to work varying shifts, including opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment, Theater, or Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles, including voltage, amperage, wattage, voltage drops, and cable sizing.
• Understanding of rigging equipment and flying systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of theatrical products and vendors.

Skills

• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Physical activities: kneeling, bending, squatting, reaching overhead, simple grasping, fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing).
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, and motion.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, and other environmental factors.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Complimentary park tickets and passes.
• Park discounts on food and merchandise.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent and health care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal assistance plan.

What Else Is Important

• EEO Employer.
• Equal opportunity employer.