Story Land - Character Performer - Costume Character (Seasonal)

Herschend•Bartlett, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. Story Land is seeking Entertainment hosts who will bring our character program to life. Our characters and their attendants will greet our guests, pose for photographs, and help make memorable moments for our guests. Step into the role of animated characters, donning various body/fur-suit costumes. Your primary duty will be to greet, meet, and entertain our park guests with vibrant energy and contagious enthusiasm. Uniforms and costumes will be provided We are currently looking for a: Story Land - Character Performer - Costume Character (Seasonal)

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work 20+ hours per week, when needed
Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
Must comply with all grooming standards, uniform and/or costume requirements
Height should be between 5’5” and 5’10”
Ability to immerse in role and remain in character throughout the performance
Must possess cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and performance energy
Must be playful, outgoing, friendly, and convey a positive, guest-centric attitude
Must possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills
Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
Ability to wear assigned costume for extended periods of time
Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
Ability to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 40 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Entertain Park guests by creating fun and immersive character performances
Meet and greet with all guests in a fun, memorable manner
Be prepared and in costume on time for all scheduled character meet & greets
Maintain the illusion of being the character you are representing through physical movement and interactions with guests
Follow all protocols of the park’s character training.
Execute performances as scripted by the park
Communicate any safety concerns related to the costume and/or the environment you are performing, in a timely manner
Be respectful of the costume – return to storage properly, maintain appearance, spot clean as needed in accordance with training
Report costume maintenance needs in a timely manner
Assist in costume maintenance and repair
Be responsible for personal hygiene and under layers to maintain a shared costume
Escort and assist costumed characters around the park or off property special functions/events
Proactive engagement with guests to encourage participation in planned event and activities
Facilitate a variety of activities for diverse age groups
Ability to adapt an activity for all abilities levels
Project a consistently positive and friendly
Lead predesigned activities for guests
Proactively assist in the upkeep and maintenance of a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Proactive engagement with guests to encourage participation in planned events and/or activities on-site
Maintain and keep organization of stock for activity materials
Understand, convey and comply with safety rules and regulations related to equipment, art supplies and chemicals
Enforce Park property policies and procedures
Project a consistently positive and friendly attitude for our guests
All other duties assigned by leadership