Located just east of downtown Kansas City, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is a Midwestern entertainment hub that offers something for everyone.  Ameristar Casino has one of the largest casino floors in Missouri, amazing dining venues, a newly renovated luxury hotel, and more. Ameristar also offers convenient parking in a five-level, 2,660 space parking structure with an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway to the casino and entertainment center.  Ameristar Casino is seeking an THEATRICAL LIGHTING TECHNICIAN. You will coordinate the entertainment activities of the Star Pavilion and related stage areas within the Casino and operate and repair sound amplifying systems used by all Ameristar Casino Kansas City entertainment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate sound and lights in specified entertainment venues.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor sound and lighting problems.
• Assist entertainers as needed.
• Maintain entertainment equipment and cables properly.
• Clean all equipment and entertainment areas regularly.
• Assist with lighting changes as required; new gels, hanging and aiming lights properly.
• Organize/Maintain; stage gear, lighting equipment, sound equipment, music libraries and sound booth.
• Evaluate all entertainment and forward evaluations to specified individuals nightly.
• Actively contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of department objectives.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Schedules Stage Technicians for all Entertainment events. Calls Stage Technicians to confirm acceptance of schedule.
• Coordinate crew scheduling and crew assignments with Entertainment Manager, Audio Visual and Lighting Supervisors.
• Job Tasks must be finished in a timely manner according to department standards.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal communication required with sound administrative skills.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus.
• Copywriting skills required.
• Organizational skills required.
• A knowledge and understanding of technical and theatrical terminology
• A though understanding of stage direction, scripts, cues, cue calling and standard operating procedure manuals.
• A general understanding of OSHA codes pertaining to theatre and electrical safety.
• An understanding of technical set up documentation such as stage plots, lighting plots, audio plots, patch sheets, gel cut list, cable bundle list, etc.
• Must be available and willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Natural Behaviors

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Required Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years experience in general stagecraft as a stage hand or stage crew member.
• One year experience in a specialized entertainment discipline.

At Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, when we say "More Fun", we mean it literally. In addition to our large casino floor, we proudly feature a wide variety of restaurants, an arcade and an award-winning hotel. Ameristar is one of the biggest -- and most impressive -- casinos in the country.                                           

Ameristar Casino Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

If  you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, please contact us through the application site and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. 

Ameristar Kansas City

3200 North Ameristar Drive

Kansas City, MO 64161

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Corporate Mission
We, as members of Boyd Gaming Corporation, operate with only the highest degree of integrity, and rely on the competence and friendliness of each person in our organization to provide entertainment and service to satisfy our customers' wants.

Through teamwork, we strive to maximize shareholder value, to be among the leading companies in our industry and to provide opportunities for all while we support and enhance our communities.

Company Vision
Boyd Gaming is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies. But we’re so much more – a Fortune 1000 company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry.

From our earliest beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our shareholders and our team members to create an operating style built around family. In a highly competitive industry, our Boyd Style of hospitality has come to define us in a most unique way.

Forging ahead in the coming years, we will remain focused on our three main goals: improving our operating performance, continuing to execute on our current growth strategy, and demonstrating our branding initiatives.

We remain confident in the strength of our Company to successfully meet whatever challenges lie ahead.