Character Greeter

Historic Hudson Valley•Pocantico Hills, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) is a Westchester-based cultural non-profit that welcomes visitors to four National Historic Landmarks, including Philipsburg Manor and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. HHV offers an array of K-12 school programs, public tours, and seasonal festivals including the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. The organization has a national reputation for groundbreaking on-site educational programs and award-winning digital content in the content areas of Northern colonial enslavement, regional women’s history, and storytelling.

Requirements

Ability to endure enclosed, bulky, and potentially warm costumes while performing vigorous physical activity.
Performers must usually fit within specific, strict height ranges (e.g., 5'6" to 6'5" depending on the specific character).
Must be willing to work nights, including weekends, holidays, and extended periods outdoors in various weather conditions.
Previous background in acting, dance, cheerleading, or theater is highly preferred.
This is a part-time seasonal position, evening and weekend hours at special events are required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates will be portraying the Headless Horseman and should be outgoing and comfortable working with the public.
Applicants must be able to engage guests by bringing character to life through non-verbal exaggerated body language and posing for photos, while wearing a full-body costumes.

Responsibilities

Always stay fully in character, mimicking the exact mannerisms, attitude, and movement style of the specific character.
Create high-energy, memorable experiences through meet-and-greets, dancing, waving, and posing for photos.
Convey all emotions, reactions, and responses using only physical acting, as facial expressions are completely hidden by the costume.
Properly wear, care for, and safely store the costume, which involves lifting, storing and following strict hygiene protocols.