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Entertainment Scenic Construction & Prop Artist - $15/HR

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Gurnee, ILJob$15/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15/hr
Location
Gurnee, IL
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Six Flags is hiring an Entertainment Scenic Construction & Prop Artist - $15/HR. The Entertainment Scenic Construction & Prop Artist supports all scenic and prop needs for live entertainment events and productions. This role involves operating and maintaining technical support equipment, ensuring show quality standards, and performing assignments related to scenic and prop elements. The artist will also provide basic troubleshooting and maintenance for scenic elements, props, and scenic painting.

Key focus areas include Operate and maintain technical support on equipment associated with all live entertainment events and productions., Maintain show quality standards as set by production staff., and Perform all assignments and responsibilities as outlined for all scenic and prop elements..

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Lift 50 Pounds, and Stand For Length Of Shift. Important skills include Technical Theatrical Skills, Professionalism, Self-Motivated, Multi-Tasking, Enthusiastic Attitude, and Teamwork Skills. Preferred (not required): Scenic Carpentry, Scenic Painting, and Prop Artistry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical Theatrical SkillsProfessionalismSelf-MotivatedMulti-TaskingEnthusiastic AttitudeTeamwork SkillsScenic CarpentryScenic PaintingProp Artistry

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Lift 50 PoundsStand for Length of ShiftWork With LaddersWork With ScaffoldingWork With LiftsWork Outdoors in Various Weather ConditionsBlack Steel-Toed Shoes

Full job description

Overview:

To support all scenic and prop needs for all live entertainment events and productions.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain technical support on equipment associated with all live entertainment events and productions.

  • Maintain show quality standards as set by production staff.

  • Perform all assignments and responsibilities as outlined for all scenic and prop elements within all live entertainment events and productions.

  • Provide basic troubleshooting and maintenance for scenic elements, props, and scenic painting.

  • Be involved in the rehearsal and operation of your respective events and productions under the direction of the Production Staff.

  • Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific venues and events in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.

  • Required to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 35 feet and lift more than 50 pounds.

  • Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of a specific venue. This may include, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.

  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment in a safe manner and utilize all appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.

  • Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.

  • Wear and maintain park issued uniform. Team Member is required to provide black steel-toed shoes.

  • Immediately report any unsafe acts to the unit Stage Manager.

  • Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum Age: 18

  • Shifts are dependent on Events and Production needs

  • Basic technical theatrical skills required for all positions. Expert skills required for some positions.

  • Prior background in scenic carpentry, painting and prop artistry preferred

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for the length of shift

  • Must be able to work with ladders, scaffolding or lifts

  • 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

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.

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