Ambassador of Fun/Costume Characters - Starting at $15.00 per hour - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-12
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Darien Center
New York
14040
United States

JOB SUMMARY:

Duties will include performing as a body/fur-suit character meeting, greeting, and entertaining our park guests with enthusiasm and high animation. Absolutely must have a positive, can do-do attitude, energy and love creating, FUN experiences!

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Entertain guests of all ages and backgrounds by providing fun, one-of a kind experiences in the park with strong improvisational skill and energy
  • Must be able to actively engage and interact with guests, as well as with other cast members
  • Perform as a Character Actor in a variety of assigned roles such as: Face Characters, (High Profile), Costumed Characters (Woody & Wally), and Emcees (Hosts)
  • Every character actor will be leveraged for improvision, scripted and interactive moments, including, but not limited to: meet & greets, dance parties, photo ops, and engagement as an ambassador or handler
  • Perform at onsite, as well as off-site locations and promotional events
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be between 5’2” and 6’0”
  • Must be able to carry and wear 5 to 20 pounds of costume weight
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit, and lift to 40lbs.
  • Must be able to work in crowds, heat, and cold, even in costume for extended periods of time
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, to include weekends, evenings, & holidays

 

POSITION(S) AVAILABLE

  • May – October: Mostly Weekends. Varied shifts.