SFDK Show Announcer $18.50/HR
About The Position
This is a seasonal position lasting for the 2026 operating season only. Seasonal associates are let go for a period of no less than 13 weeks at the end of the 2026 operating season. The Show Announcer will perform in live animal shows as an MC or character, follow daily schedules for presentations, and communicate with Animal Care Specialists. This role involves occasional creative production work, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and working well with others in various weather conditions for extended intervals. The position requires high energy, enthusiasm, guest interaction, costume transport, and the ability to apply stage makeup.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- The ability to confidently perform in front of a live audience.
- The ability to demonstrate strong acting technique
- Constantly standing, talking, climbing walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speakingclearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping, bending, kneeling.
- Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
- Must be able to carry and wear 5 to 10 pounds of costume weight
Nice To Haves
- The skills to improvise interactions with guests and other characters
- A background or degree in Theatre
Responsibilities
- Perform in live animal shows as an MC or character
- Follow daily schedule for presentations as directed by the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
- Communicate and follow instructions from Animal Care Specialists as situations change
- Meet performance measurements and quality standards from the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
- Occasionally participate in creative production work
- Maintain cleanliness and maintenance standards through all assigned tasks
- Maintain departmental and area safety policies and procedures
- Work well with others and be able to work in crowds, heat and cold for two (2) - Four (4) hour intervals during rehearsals and for 15-minute performances up to four (4) times a day.
- Interact with guests, maintain clean dressing rooms, and transport costumes to/from the performance location and wardrobe
- Complete own stage makeup in conjunction with show guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
