The Dollywood Company

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Description

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking candidates who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Sound Technician for Dollywood Resorts who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while caring deeply about our brand.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We seek an individual who can bring the vision of the resorts to life. The right Sound Technician checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Mix sound for stage shows.
• Reset stages for next show.
• Changing stage sets for different shows.
• Routine maintenance and upkeep of audio system and related components.
• Wear Dollywood Entertainment provided costume or uniform.
• Keep work area orderly, neat, safe, and well maintained.
• Assist in other areas of the Entertainment Division as directed.
• Drive company vehicles (cars, vans, non-commercial trucks) to transport personnel and/or supplies
• Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of this position at its discretion.
• Able to display and live out Servant Qualities by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed.
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts. (Able to work cooperatively with others.)
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
• Able to report to work without being under the influence of or smelling of alcohol.
• Must be able to move about, climb, bend, twist, kneel, and stoop to operate electronic sound equipment.
• Must be able to hear well in a noisy or musical environment
• Must be able to lift and carry or help lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to adjust to outside temperatures ranging from 32 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with fluctuations in humidity.
• Must be able to stand or sit over long periods of time to operate equipment for shows.
• Must be able to see near and far and have good depth perception.
• Needs to be able to sweep floors to keep area clean for safety reasons.

Education and Experience Required

• Must have experience mixing and supporting live theatrical sound.
• Must be able to operate audio system in a safe manner.
• Reading skills required.
• Writing skills required.
• Must be able to operate a computer
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license and auto insurance.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities 

• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgement regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out Servant Qualities by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed.
• Must be willing to constantly /improve.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.

The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.