Entertainment Technical Supervisor, Scenic & Theming

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist Show Leadership with coordinating the deployment of park wide signage and visual support; managing signs and design ambassadors and all sign shop related business.

This role will oversee:

• Design, fabrication, and deployment and installation of signs, design elements and visual support for all park wide related areas and events.
• Train and supervise signs and design shop ambassadors.
• Manage all signs and design systems, equipment and hardware including S.O.P.s, maintenance, safety, and compliance.
• Manage administrative duties including inventory, budget, schedules, timelines, archives and work orders.
• Oversee services with outside vendors including obtaining quotes and scheduling installs.
• Oversee safety as it pertains to SEA best practices and rigging standards and all other relevant industry guidelines.
• Work as part of a team to increase productivity and while providing excellent guest service.
• Maintain a professional appearance that meets grooming standards
• Establish and maintain a positive atmosphere which ensures the highest level of ambassador performance and guest service.
• Labor management, including but not limited to, establishing, and maintaining line schedules, authorizing position requisitions, hiring, monitoring labor expenses in correlation to revenue, and ensuring accuracy of ambassador’s payroll records.
• Maintain team member performance ensuring appropriate team member training, providing formal and informal feedback on performance, and making recommendations related to progressive discipline.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes to succeed:

• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of design programs (including Roland VersaWorks and Sigma Signlab) preferred.
• Two (2) years working in a leadership role in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of design principles (graphic design, architecture, industrial design, and landscape architecture), print production and sign production preferred.
• Extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple projects to a tight timeline.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations
• Must be willing to comply with and ensure team members comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.

What else is important:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.