Haunted Actor

Ripley Entertainment IncGatlinburg, TN
$0 - $15Onsite

About The Position

Ripley's is looking for actors for Ripley's Haunted Adventure. They are hiring for both year-round actors and seasonal actors for Fright Nights in September and October. The role involves scaring people and getting paid for it.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Strong guest service skills and the ability to know when to jump out of character to help a guest.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with guests, coworkers and management.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to move up and down stairs and move quickly from one part to the next. You will be on your feet a lot of your shift.
  • Must be reliable and able to get to your scheduled shift on time. You must have time to do makeup and costume.
  • Must get along well with others and have an eagerness to learn the parts of the haunted house.
  • Ability to follow rules and guidelines of our parts, makeup, costumes.
  • Willingness to accept constructive criticism from the supervisors and management.

Nice To Haves

  • Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Application of your own makeup and costume as defined for the spot you are scheduled.
  • Operation of specific parts and zones inside the haunted house as well as street entertaining.
  • Various daily cleaning duties within the attraction.
  • Some positions require scanning of guest tickets, giving rules and guidelines of the house and general customer service before a guest enters the attraction.

Benefits

  • $300 end of summer season bonus (restrictions apply)
  • Ripley Provided Parking (restrictions apply)
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