Entertainment Manager at Six Flags Great America

OVERVIEW

This position oversees, directs and manages development, production, technical, administrative, and operational aspects of entertainment and special events for Great America.   Responsible for the planning and execution of all lighting/scenic designs, technical elements, audio & visual management of Entertainment and special events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Entertainment Department shows and special events parkwide.
• Prepares operating plan and budget for the production of Entertainment shows and events.  Monitors and takes action to ensure operation remains within budget guidelines.
• Create detailed work plans which identify and prioritize activities to complete the project/event.
• Manages all technical aspects within Great America Entertainment department from concept of production periods including scenic construction, lighting, and audio to show closing.
• Manages all theatrical facilities to include coordinating maintenance needs, improvements, sounds, lighting, scenic equipment, show support and production supplies. Troubleshoots all technical problems dealing with lighting, sound, or scenic equipment. Ensures theatres are ready for rehearsals and performances.
• Supervises duties of full-time and seasonal staff including instructing, assigning, planning and reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, selecting and training new employees, acting on employee problems, and recommending and approving employee promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge.
• Receives and reviews various records and reports including check requests, purchase orders, expense reports, event proposals, contracts, signage requests, project requests, general ledger report, operations report, estimates, invoices, comment forms, research data, performance schedules, performance records, etc.
• Adheres to and enforces all Six Flags and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to create and manage expenses and budgets.
• Strong sense of professional integrity.
• Ability to supervise and review the work of subordinate seasonal staff.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
• Stage management or Production management experience.
• Professional experience and general knowledge of large-scale sound reinforcement systems, high-end intelligent lighting systems and standard scenic construction.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Some College Education
• 5-7 Years Related Experience At Least 18 Years of Age Entertainment Industry with expertise and/or education in Entertainment Management.