Costume Character-2026

Black Diamond and Warm Beach Camp•Florence, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lights of Christmas is hiring a Costume Character for its seasonal Christmas event in Stanwood, Washington. The role involves wearing a Christmas-themed costume and performing as a silent character, such as Frosty, Rudolph, or Sprinkles the Donut, while delighting guests through gestures, waving, dancing, and miming. The job includes interacting with guests and a helper, and may also involve general event preparation or cleanup. The position is indoor/outdoor, with most work outdoors and primarily standing or walking throughout the shift. Applicants must meet the costume size requirements: no larger than 5 feet 8 inches and 225 pounds, or smaller than 5 feet 4 inches and 120 pounds. Staff should dress appropriately for working in costume and bring layers for coming to and from work. The position starts November 16, 2026, with training, and the event runs through December 31, 2026. Hours may range from 5 to 40 per week. Shifts are late afternoon through evening, typically 4–10 p.m., and are primarily Wednesday through Sunday. Weekend and evening availability is required. Pay starts at $17.50 per hour. Dinner is provided every night. The employer describes the work environment as friendly and highlights the behind-the-scenes experience, Christian community, and purpose of the work. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and willing and able in good conscience to support Warm Beach Camp’s statement of faith, values, and mission as an Evangelical Christian nonprofit ministry. Candidates should be willing to assist as needed, teachable, willing to learn, and have great customer service. Cooperative behavior toward colleagues, guests, and supervisors and regular attendance are essential.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be willing and able in good conscience to support Warm Beach Camp’s statement of faith, values, and mission as an Evangelical Christian nonprofit ministry.
Must have evening and weekend availability.
Must be willing and able to assist as needed each evening.
Must be teachable and willing to learn.
Must have great customer service.
Must meet costume fit requirements: no larger than 5 feet 8 inches and 225 pounds, or smaller than 5 feet 4 inches and 120 pounds.
Able to stand and move for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors.
Must demonstrate cooperative behavior toward colleagues, guests, and supervisors and maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Wear a Christmas-themed costume and perform as a silent character, such as Frosty, Rudolph, or Sprinkles the Donut.
Greet and interact with guests in costume using gestures such as waving, dancing, and miming.
Interact with guests and a helper while in costume.
Stand and move for extended periods indoors and outdoors.
Follow costume size requirements for safety and comfort.
Dress appropriately for working in costume, including bringing layers for travel to and from work.
Assist with general event preparations and/or cleanup as needed.
Demonstrate cooperative behavior toward colleagues, guests, and supervisors.
Maintain regular attendance.