SEASONAL POSITION
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
What you get to do:
This role oversees the daily operation of the Entertainment Costuming department. This includes but is not limited to costume laundry, inventory, tracking, maintenance, fabrication, and other costume-related projects. This role will maintain ongoing and overall safety/quality of shows and events as well as being responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and show integrity of specific show product and their venues. Also, as a key role in the pre-production phase of projects, this position requires general knowledge of various Costuming disciplines, refined logistical and scheduling abilities, and exceptional time and project management skills. This role will lead the Costuming operations and support teams, including monitoring performance, providing feedback through coaching and counseling as necessary, scheduling, training, and long-term team planning.
- In this role, you will also be responsible for:
- Leading all aspects of daily Entertainment Costuming operations; including laundering, pre-setting, organizing, maintaining, and fabricating costumes.
- Creating detailed Cast and Crew schedules/line grids for daily park operation.
- Inputting Cast and Crew schedules into the team member management digital platform.
- Reviewing and approving Cast and Crew daily schedules, and any schedule changes or deviations
- Following and maintaining training protocols and standard operating procedures in your assigned venue/area and collaborating with your manager to update and develop these, as needed.
- Performing administrative responsibilities such as: budget tracking, punch lists, training schedules, production archives, production calendars & timelines, power point presentations, assisting with ambassador on-boarding, Kronos, Seeds, work orders, and providing audition support when needed.
- Maintaining SEA quality and integrity for assigned Entertainment product.
Assisting in the installation/remounting of new or changing show/performance product while maintaining open, clear, and concise communication with internal and external departments. - Training, supervising, evaluating, coaching, and developing the cast/crew in your assigned venue/area and maintaining ambassador training records.
- Utilizing standard procedures to track and document positive and negative behaviors, administering feedback sessions and evaluations in a timely manner.
- Developing the training and maintenance of safety inspections and procedures for your assigned venue(s)/area(s). This includes, but is not limited to, green tag procedure, injury reduction plans, MSDS sheets, emergency action plans, ambassador injury reports and monthly safety inspections. Consistently practicing safe work habits and reporting unsafe situations to management.
- Acting as the point-of-contact in your respective areas for internal and external departments, as well as outside contractors.
- Performing various tasks for assigned venue(s)/area(s) to include, but not limited to, attending meetings, attending development classes, monitoring team’s schedules and hours, ambassador documentation, updating/maintaining ambassador files, checking/responding to email in a timely manner, creating/maintaining personal & venue calendars and assisting guests when necessary.
- Participating in the Entertainment Duty Phone coverage program, tracking call-ins and fielding various questions pertaining to the Entertainment Department.
- Demonstrating consistent courtesy and professionalism in all work aspects with all ambassadors and guests.
- Supports creative, pre-production, rehearsal, and operation Entertainment offerings, as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned.
What it takes to succeed:
- A High School diploma or equivalent. College degree in theater or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year theme park experience preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year production experience in media which may include theater, television, radio, motion pictures, dance, recording studio or visual arts.
- Entertaiment, Costuming, or Stage Manager experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work well with others with strong organizational & time management skills.
- Strong computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Working knowledge of the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions. *Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude to ensure excellent guest service.
- Comfortable climbing onto platforms and catwalks to perform venue inspections/maintenance checks.
- Ability to work as a team player, communicate and resource with internal and external ambassadors.
- Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations
- Willingness to comply with and ensure ambassadors comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
- Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
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.
