Character

Omaha Children's Museum, Inc•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Come be a part of an immersive experience that includes a scripted show helping Santa find his way to the museum. As a seasonal character you will be taking on the larger than life role as one of Santa’s elves! Lead the short performance and guide guests through a meet and greet with Santa. Omaha Children's Museum (OCM) is a mission-driven non-profit that has positively influenced the lives of children for more than 50 years. OCM recognizes that behind every great organization, there are great people. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission. OCM is a dynamic, interactive space designed to ignite the curiosity and creativity of children through engaging exhibits, workshops, and events. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, educational, and fun environment that supports the learning and growth of all children. Our mission extends beyond our walls as we strive to be a community hub for early childhood development, connecting with childcare providers, teens, young parents, and early childhood advocates.

Requirements

Must enjoy working with the public and demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a customer-focused approach
Must be able to work a weekday and weekend schedule
Successful completion of a background check required
High level of punctuality and dependability
High energy
Sound decision making
Desire to interact with guests of all ages
Positive and adaptive attitude
Perform memorized, timed, scripted performances
Comfortable in front of a crowd as small as 5 and as large as 75

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish plus

Responsibilities

Character performing
Memorize lines and cues
Perform engaging, exciting shows in full costume and makeup
Individually interact with guests while in character during meet and greets to provide a personalized experience
Respond to ongoing feedback
Verify all props and performance materials are set and in working condition
Communicate any costuming/supply needs to the Education/Exhibits team
Work with the Education Events Manager on special events pertaining to the exhibit and holiday season
Provide a positive learning environment for children by resetting, cleaning and organizing the exhibit throughout the day
Assist with photo taking for families