Park Characters

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation • Buena Park, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Knott’s Berry Farm is casting energetic performers with strong movement abilities to portray well-known animated characters and original Knott’s Berry Farm characters. Performers wear fully covered, head-to-toe costumes and perform for guests, including in outdoor venues and in varying Southern California temperatures, weather conditions, and direct sunlight. Candidates must meet the height requirement of 4’7” to 5’3”; materials will be taught at the audition, and selected candidates may be asked to learn a dance combination at the director’s discretion. The role pays $16.90 per hour.

Performers remain in character while on stage and in view of guests, interact with guests professionally, and work with a team to meet entertainment goals. The role also includes guest-service duties, maintaining a clean and safe assigned work area, following safety and conduct policies, meeting attendance requirements, and performing other assigned duties. Performers may need to perform in costume at least eight times a day and must be willing to perform the duties of a Character Host during character meet-and-greet experiences.

Requirements

• Meet the required height range of 4’7” to 5’3”.
• Have strong movement abilities and be able to perform in fully covered character costumes at least eight times a day.
• Be willing and able to perform outdoors in a head-to-toe character costume in varying Southern California temperatures, weather conditions, and direct sunlight.
• Be available for assigned rehearsals and event dates, including weekday and weekend nights and holidays.
• Be willing to perform Character Host duties and assist guests during character meet-and-greet experiences.
• If age 18 or older, pass a background check, which may include credit, criminal, and DMV checks.
• Provide records of previous employment, education, and personal references, per company policy, unless prohibited by law.

Nice To Haves

• Costumed character experience is preferred but not required.
• Weekend availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform as assigned costumed characters for guests, including in outdoor venues and varying weather conditions.
• Remain in character while on stage and in view of guests, and interact with guests in a professional and artistic manner.
• Work as a member of a team to achieve entertainment goals established by leadership and show directors.
• Consistently perform the role as scripted and/or conceived.
• Provide guest service by initiating interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the assigned work area, comply with safety guidelines, and report unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Meet attendance requirements and follow company rules of conduct, costuming and grooming standards, and applicable park policies.
• Perform the duties of a Character Host and assist guests during character meet-and-greet experiences.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed