Entertainment Technician – Lighting and Effects (Part-Time, Hourly)

DNSP SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC

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SeaWorld San Diego Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted April 14, 2026 Last posted April 14, 2026
Job description

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!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with Install/Strike of lighting elements.
  • Assist with Install/Strike of special effects in the park.
  • Assist with Maintenance of lighting instruments and special effect elements to the component levels.
  • Opening and Closing duties in the park.
  • Completes assigned projects with minimal Supervision.
  • Responds to park trouble calls with minimal assistance.
  • Run temporary power for seasonal events.
  • Intermediate lighting knowledge including hanging and focusing of lighting instruments and addressing fixtures.
  • Basic knowledge and operational skills of theatrical lighting consoles from ETC, High End, or others.
  • Basic knowledge of the safe assembly of truss structures including freestanding structures and towers on ballasts.
  • Ability to install lighting and special effects equipment including power runs, data runs, LED lighting, moving lights, fog machines, bubble machines, and snow machines.
  • Ability to follow direction on the maintenance of lighting and special effects equipment including conventional and LED lighting, moving lights, fog machines, bubble machines, and snow machines.
  • Ability to read theatrical lighting plots and paperwork including channel hookups, instrument schedules, and focus charts.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.


Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving guidelines
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English
  • 2 to 3 years of experience with theatrical lighting and special effects.
  • Theatrical Rigging experience (preferred)

Compensation: 19.50 USD Hourly

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist with lighting installation, maintenance, and effects for park entertainment productions.

Job title

Entertainment Technician – Lighting and Effects (Part-Time, Hourly)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

amusement park

Location requirements

San Diego, on-site; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lightingspecial effectstheatrical lighting consolestruss structuresLED lightingmoving lightsfog machinesbubble machinessnow machinesread lighting plots

Preferred skills

rigging

Specializations

lightingspecial effectstheatrical lightingrigging
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site