Job Details
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
Step into the role of animated characters, donning various body/fur-suit costumes. Your primary duty will be to greet, meet, and entertain our park guests with vibrant energy and contagious enthusiasm.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park - Costume Character
Roles & Responsibilities:
Summary
Step into the role of animated characters, donning various body/fur-suit costumes. Your primary duty will be to greet, meet, and entertain our park guests with vibrant energy and contagious enthusiasm.
Roles & Responsibilities
Wages from $16.00/hr to $18.00/hr
*based on experience
AUDITION REQUIRED
Meet and greet with all park guests
Assist in costume maintenance and repair
Escort and assist costumed characters around the park or off property special functions/events
Assist the Entertainment/ AV Techs with audio and lighting during special events
Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes
Provide support for all aspects of resort operations
Develop rapport with department staff and entertainers
Assist in executing large corporate functions, ranging from 75-2500 guests
Assist in planning, preparing, and executing Phantom Fall Fest
Other duties as assigned by the Audio-Visual Manager or Director of Park Operations
Requirements
Education: High School Education; Must be 18 years or older.
Languages: English
Skills/Qualifications:
Should be between 5'5" and 5'10"
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Must be able to walk, stand, crawl, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, and twist
Ability to work in confined spaces when necessary
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and handle stress
Excellent listening skills
Be on feet for long periods; walk several miles a day
Effective verbal communication skills
Able to work outside in all summer weather conditions
Independent, resourceful worker
Strong problem-solving skills
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Experience: No prior experience is required
Other Details:
Schedule includes weekends and holidays
Ability to work 20+ hours if desired
Uniforms provided
Free admission to park on days off
Access to Friends & Family tickets
Team member benefits:
Working at Adventureland is about making people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends, and earning extra money while doing so. As an Adventureland employee, you can be the smiling face that greets incoming guests, a cook that makes things happen in the kitchen or a ride operator that keeps people entertained and safe.
Adventureland Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Kennywood and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
- Invited to exclusive employee events throughout the season
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