Job Title:
Entertainment Leadership Internship $17.50/HR
Company: Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor
Location: Gurnee, IL
Created: 2026-01-29
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Overview:To coordinate all technical and guest aspects of a live entertainment production. The pay for the position is $17.50 an hour. This is an internship opportunity for current individuals that are in an undergraduation program or a recent graduate.Responsibilities:Work as a member of the area as needed.Demonstrate the ability communicate well, think quickly in pressure situations, and motivate a work crew.Have a full understanding of the job responsibilities for all the positions under their direct supervision.Develop and maintain work schedules for all staff in assigned area.Work within other department venues and units as the need arises.Develop procedures to make the area run properly and efficiently.Maintain a guest first mentality ensuring all shows start on time.Work as a resource for the team.Ensure all Characters performers costumes and Meet & Greets adhere to the guidelines set by Warner Bros. and the Six Flags Production Team.Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.Hold regular crew meetings to deliver park/department information and/or comments from Department ManagementMonitor the performance of your team members.Provide coaching, counseling and disciplinary/commendable action as needed to maintain and improve the performance of the crew.Complete all departmental and park related paperwork.Ensure all shows elements stay well maintained and are executed safely.Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in your Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.Work with Entertainment Management to assist and shadow with other aspects within the Entertainment Department.Immediately reports any unsafe acts to the Entertainment Management.Train new personnel as needed.Complete all projects as asked by Entertainment Management. Qualifications:Minimum Age: 18Shifts are dependent upon Show needsMust have a valid Driver's LicenseMust be able to stand/walk for the length of the shiftMust be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditionsMust be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitudeMust have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others