Spooky Tours Extras - Seasonal

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Riverside, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Spooky Tours Extra is responsible for creating an engaging, entertaining, and immersive experience for guests during the Halloween season. This position performs as a costumed character, creature, or background performer and interacts with guests in a fun, energetic, and appropriate manner. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing in front of large groups, enjoys entertaining others, and can remain in character while working in a fast-paced, outdoor or indoor environment.

Requirements

Must be comfortable interacting with guests and performing in a public setting.
Must demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to engage an audience.
Ability to follow direction and remain in character throughout assigned performances.
Must be comfortable working in costumes, makeup, masks, special effects, or other theatrical attire, as applicable.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Must demonstrate good judgment and maintain appropriate conduct when interacting with guests.
Must be dependable and able to work the scheduled seasonal/event shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or move for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and character-based physical activities.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions, depending on the event location.
Ability to wear costumes, makeup, masks, or other performance-related equipment for extended periods.
Ability to safely navigate assigned performance areas, including dimly lit or uneven environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous acting, entertainment, theater, haunted attraction, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
Physical requirements may vary depending on the assigned character or performance area.

Responsibilities

Portray assigned spooky, Halloween-themed, or theatrical characters in a professional and entertaining manner.
Interact with guests through character-based performances, gestures, facial expressions, movement, and appropriate verbal interactions.
Create an exciting and immersive atmosphere while maintaining a welcoming guest experience.
Follow direction from supervisors, event coordinators, and entertainment staff regarding character development, performance expectations, and assigned areas.
Remain in character for extended periods while performing assigned duties.
Participate in rehearsals, training sessions, character development, and event preparation as required.
Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all safety procedures while performing.
Appropriately startle, surprise, or entertain guests while respecting personal boundaries and established event guidelines.
Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe performance area.
Work collaboratively with other performers, event staff, Security, and operational departments.
Respond appropriately to guest questions or concerns and notify a supervisor when assistance is needed.
Follow all costume, makeup, appearance, and performance requirements associated with the assigned character.
Maintain professionalism and positive guest relations before, during, and after performances.
Perform other related duties as assigned.