Drone Show Stagehand General Technician -Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Stagehand/ General Technician who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Drone Show Stagehand General Technician checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

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. 

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able 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.

Summary of Essential Functions and 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
• Changing 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

 Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time

Education and Experience Required

• Must be minimum 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years backstage experience with school, community or professional theaters preferred
• Carpentry and electrical skills preferred
• Basic computer skills required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must maintain a professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Must show appreciation of others
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to perform duties consistently while creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
• Able to be flexible and handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
• Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation
• Able to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoors
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid TN driver’s license and insurance
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with assistance
• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods
• Ability to have physical mobility enough to allow walking, kneeling, crawling, bending, reaching (high and low), twisting, and moving about tight spaces
• Ability and mobility to work on a variety of surfaces including but not limited to: carpet, wood, steel, concrete, grass, and dirt while being able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, lay, lift, and carry
• 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 climb and work comfortably in high positions up to 80 feet off the ground
• Able to communicate over headset and radio
  
  
  The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.