What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performer - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal position at Herschend?
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 a Performer who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.
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. The right Performer checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Sings, acts and/or dances/moves in order to perform a role in a scripted show
- Sings with musical accompaniments or a cappella
- Sings in tune and adapts vocal performance to accommodate a variety of musical styles including country, pop, rock, musical theater, etc
- Follows direction as set forth by the show’s Director, Musical Director, Supervisor or Producer
- Memorizes songs and dialogue
- Learns and executes stage movement and choreography
- Changes musical styles as required by the show’s Director or Producer
- Learns multiple roles within a single production
- Reads and follows a script and musical score
- Takes cues from a band leader or show lead
- Memorizes vocal scores, lyrics, and dialogue
- After initial rehearsal period, individual is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of roles throughout each production
Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time
Education and Experience Required
- Experience singing solo or in an ensemble
- Knowledge of and experience with choreography
- Knowledge of and experience with interpreting music and dialogue
- Professional experience in theme park, cruise ships, professional theater, etc preferred
- Formal training in voice, dance, and/or acting preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
- Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in 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 judgment regarding privileged information
- Must be committed to continuous improvement
- Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
- Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
- Must be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
- Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
- Must show appreciation of others
- Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
- Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
- Able to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
- Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
- Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation
- Able to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors
- Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid TN driver’s license and insurance
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job
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.
