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Lucky Strike Entertainment

Cook

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting ... Adhere to food and equipment safety rules * Assist with ingredient prep * Expedite food items ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Cook

Des Moines, IA

$13.50 - $18/hr

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting ... Adhere to food and equipment safety rules * Assist with ingredient prep * Expedite food items ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Porter

Council Bluffs, IA

$12.25 - $15.25/hr

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting ... Keep the center clean and guest-ready from top to bottom - inside and out: * Assist servers and ...

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How much do entertainment assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for entertainment assistant in Iowa is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.65 and $24.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entertainment assistant?

Entertainment Assistants provide administrative and organizational support within the entertainment industry, including film, television, music, and live events. Their duties often involve scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, handling correspondence, and assisting with project logistics. They work closely with executives, producers, or talent to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role requires excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills, as well as a keen interest in the entertainment field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entertainment assistant?

To thrive as an Entertainment Assistant, you need excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the entertainment industry, often supported by a relevant degree or internship experience. Familiarity with scheduling software, project management tools, and basic office applications is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to multitask under pressure help you stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for efficiently supporting executives, managing logistics, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

What are some common challenges faced by entertainment assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Entertainment Assistants often juggle multiple tasks, such as managing schedules, coordinating events, and handling last-minute changes. The fast-paced environment requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Building strong communication with both the talent and the production team is essential for addressing unexpected challenges. Proactively anticipating needs and maintaining flexibility can help Entertainment Assistants manage these demands successfully.

What does an entertainment assistant do?

An entertainment assistant supports event planning, manages schedules, and coordinates activities for entertainment productions or venues. They may handle logistics, assist performers or staff, and ensure smooth operation of entertainment events, often using organizational and communication skills. The role can involve working in theaters, concert venues, or production companies and may require familiarity with industry tools and a flexible schedule.

What are the most commonly searched types of Entertainment jobs in Iowa?

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Infographic showing various Entertainment Assistant job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,786 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Assistant Cruise Director: Onboard Entertainment Lead

Cincinnati, IA • On-site

RWS Entertainment Group
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 1 - 5K employees
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Posted 6 days ago

Job description

The Assistant Cruise Director is required to assist the Cruise Director in managing the Entertainment Department onboard a specified Marella Cruise Ship. The department consists of a team of Entertainment Hosts, Production Cast Members, a Technical Manager and team of Technicians, a Children’s Host Team, as well as a Musical Director and team of Resident Musicians.

In addition to all resident Crew/Officers within the Entertainment Department, fly on/off Guest Entertainers will also join the department’s complement each week.

As the Assistant Cruise Director and a member of the Entertainment Team, you must make your presence known to the guests and Entertainment Department team members as much as possible. Daily appearances around the ship and hosting of events must be undertaken in order to maximize the Entertainment Team’s profile.

Working alongside the Cruise Director who is overall responsible for the scheduling and programming of events, activities and shows, you must ensure that all guests experience a modern, full and varied entertainment offering. Supporting other departments with revenue generation, assisted by the daily programme and regular advertising is also a vital part of your role.

As Assistant Cruise Director, a large aspect of your role is to input the entertainment programme into the daily Cruise and Entertainment Layouts and ‘Cruise News’ template, ensuring that this programme is made available to the relevant person on board in a timely manner, in order for them to input it into the daily ‘Cruise News’.

Responsibilities
  • To deliver and promote the entertainment package to an exceptionally high standard.
  • To deputies for the Cruise Director and act as a ‘second pair of eyes’ for him/her around the ship.
  • To host a selected number of daily events and activities, including participation in Sail Away and Deck Parties.
  • To develop new skills.
  • Line management and organization of the Senior Entertainment Host and M-Club Manager their Host Teams, and the visiting Guest Entertainers.
  • Admin duties include; regular checking of and responding to emails, relevant and appropriate amendments to the entertainment scheduling in response to changing demographics on board, appraisals of the Senior Hosts, and assisting the Cruise Director with investigation/disciplinary paperwork where required. Other admin duties as required by the Cruise Director.
  • To create and enhance the guest experience on board.
  • To assist the Cruise Director and oversee all members of the ship’s Entertainment Department.
  • To uphold and exceed venue expectations.
  • To ensure standards, product and the professional behavior of the team are at the highest level of the company.
  • Ensure the updated entertainment programme for each day is completed and issued to the relevant department responsible for the daily ‘Cruise News’ within given deadlines.
  • To make regular revenue announcements when hosting events around the ship (ie; advertising last minute availability on tours/Shop promotions/Cruise Holiday Store etc) and also encourage the Entertainment Team to do the same.
  • Assisting the DCM with inputting the programme into the Cruise Layout, give priority to and protect certain Destination Services events, such as Port Showcases and Cruise Holiday Store/Future Cruise presentations within the Cruise Layout, ensuring there is no conflict with light entertainment events.
  • Personally, and alongside members of the Entertainment Team, assist the hotel operation on challenging days; with gangway assistance and crowd control (ad hoc).
  • To deliver feedback to the Senior Entertainment Host and support him/her in doing the same with the Entertainment Hosts.
  • To ensure appearance and grooming guidelines are maintained by all members of the Entertainment Department, at all times.
  • Interface with the ship’s Management Team.
  • To uphold the standards set out in your training.
  • Senior Host development to include: monthly 1-2-1’s, appraisals and development plans.
  • A position of onboard responsibility will be held with regards to emergency procedures, guest mustering and drills (full training received on board).
Experience & Skillset

The Assistant Cruise Director should have at least 2 years’ experience in working with diverse and varied entertainment programmes, ideally within a ‘family audience’ cruise ship environment.

Experience managing a team of individuals.

Professional microphone/hosting experience.

A strong knowledge of stage performance.

Experience of revenue promotion through an entertainment product.

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