United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team. What you get to do: The Director of Forecast at a theme park is responsible for overseeing and managing the park's forecasting processes to predict visitor attendance, revenue, expenses, and other key metrics. This role plays a crucial part in informing strategic decisions, optimizing operations, and ensuring the park's financial success. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Forecasting: Develop and implement forecasting models to predict visitor attendance, ticket sales, and revenue. Analyze historical data, market trends, and external factors to refine and improve forecasting accuracy. Financial Analysis: Forecast park expenses, including operational costs, marketing budgets, and capital expenditures. Monitor financial performance against forecasts and identify variances to inform budget adjustments. Operational Planning: Collaborate with operations, marketing, and sales teams to align forecasts with business strategies. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize staffing levels, inventory, and resource allocation based on forecasted demand. Reporting and Presentation: Prepare and present regular forecast updates to senior management and stakeholders. Communicate key insights, trends, and risks to support decision-making processes. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of forecast analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative and data-driven culture within the forecasting department. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in forecasting methodologies. Implement process improvements and leverage new tools or technologies to enhance forecasting capabilities. What is takes to succeed: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in forecasting, financial analysis, or strategic planning, preferably within the entertainment or hospitality industry. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in forecasting software, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively. Leadership experience with a proven track record of managing teams and driving results. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Strategic thinker with a forward-looking mindset. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Results-driven with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Passionate about the theme park industry and creating memorable guest experiences. 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. Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, or performer, our parks are waiting for you. From thrilling live shows to captivating character interactions, there’s a role for everyone. Actors - Great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel at improvisation. Actors perform in multiple high-energy shows per day, on our stages and streets, to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Costumed Characters - Personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life. Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions. Dancers - Demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern. Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus. Dancers perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Event Performers - Bring our special and seasonal events to life such as Event Host, Culinary Performers and Santa's Helpers. Instrumentalists - Proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence. Scare Squad - Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events. Vocalists - Great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling. Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must. Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred. Vocalists perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. How should I prepare for my audition? You will be asked to learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises. Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement, non-verbal communication, and physical coordination. Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins. Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes. Please do not wear jeans. Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team. Please view our career opportunities website for current openings.

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