Top 25 Circus Arts Jobs

Specialty Performer
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group —Long Beach, CA
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- US work authorization
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Adult Gymnastics Program Coordinator
Gym Skills Cincinnati —Blue Ash, OH
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Circus Camp Program Leader
Skokie Park District —Skokie, IL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Seasonal
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
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Food Service Sales Specialist
GEM Supply Company —Orlando, FL
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Police Communications Operator
New College of Florida —Sarasota, FL
- $16.39 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- US work authorization
Theater and New Dance, Assistant Professor
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Aerial Arts Instructor
Arkansas Circus Arts —North Little Rock, AR
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
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Theater and New Dance, Assistant Professor
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Lecturer Pool - Sport and Movement Studies
Central Washington University —Ellensburg, WA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Aerial Arts and Circus Instructor
Cal Elite Kids —Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- $19 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- In-person
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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection —Des Moines, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Enrichment Instructor (Part Time)
Circus of Smiles —Alameda, CA
- $35 - $40 per class
- Contract
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Front Desk and Sales Associate
Cirque de Vol —Raleigh, NC
- $12 - $15 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Sales
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
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Police/Law Enforcement Officer
New College of Florida —Sarasota, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Part Time Studio Manager
Arkansas Circus Arts —North Little Rock, AR
- $18 - $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Management
- Customer service
- Urgent Care
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activity Specialist
Camp Starlight —Starlight, PA
- Cooking
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Outdoor work
Emergency Medicine PA/NP - Brattleboro, VT
Bluewater Health —Brattleboro, VT
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- ER
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Physician - MD/DO - Family Medicine
SSM Health Care System —Baraboo, WI
- Part-time
- Medicine
- Outpatient experience
- Clinic
- Loan repayment program
- Relocation assistance
Youth Sports Coach
AcroSports —San Francisco, CA
- $20 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Kids Aerial Instructor
AIR Aerial Fitness —Ann Arbor, MI
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
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Specialty Performer

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group -
Long Beach, CA

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Job Details

Seasonal
$21 - $22 an hour

Qualifications

Audience engagement for live performances
Dancing
Entry level

Full Job Description

Specialty Performer – Seasonal

Long Beach CA | Seasonal | Sept - Nov

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is the nation's leading creator of immersive, story-driven entertainment—and proudly the world's largest operator of Halloween attractions. With eighteen markets spanning Florida to California and millions of guests thrilled each year, we don't just produce events. We redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Denver and powered by a team of fearless creators, we've built a culture where curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless drive to go beyond expectations are the standard—not the exception. When you join Thirteenth Floor, you're not just taking a job. You're stepping into the magic behind the screams.

Returning Applicants: If you have worked for Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group in a prior season, please contact your location manager directly regarding rehire status. Do not submit a new application through the online system.

Job Summary

Dark Harbor is seeking talented, energetic, and immersive specialty performers to help bring the world of Dark Harbor to life aboard the Queen Mary. We are looking for performers with strong movement, physical performance, interactive entertainment, stunt, circus, theatrical, musical, or atmospheric experience to create memorable guest experiences throughout the event.

Specialty performers may work in mazes, themed zones, live entertainment spaces, roaming streetmosphere, stage productions, atmospheric activations, or specialty performance installations throughout the event.

What we are looking for

Stilt Walkers, Dancers, Ground-Based Aerialists (Lyra/Chains), Contortionists, Tumblers, Sliders, Jugglers, Breakdancers, Parkour / Freerunning Performers, Martial Artists, Stage Combat Performers, Stunt Performers, Fire Performers, Knife Throwers, Strongman / Strongwoman Acts, Escape Artists, Sword Swallowers, Magicians / Illusionists, Balloon Artists, Unicyclists, Puppeteers, Mime Artists, Clowns / Physical Comedians, Sideshow Performers, Fortune Tellers, Hypnotists, Street Musicians / Drummers, Mascot Performers, Interactive Improv Performers, Streetmosphere Performers, LED / Projection-Reactive Performers, Pyrotechnic / Special Effects Performers

What we’re looking for

Age 18 or older at time of hire.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Prior experience in live performance, circus arts, immersive entertainment, or other specialty performing is strongly preferred.
Comfortable working in dark, loud environments with strobe lights, fog, themed décor, and close guest interaction.
Able to stand and perform for extended periods and work evenings, weekends, and holidays during the event season.

Application requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit:

Applicants may be asked to submit a video reel, portfolio, or other examples of past work that clearly demonstrate their unique performance skills and stage presence.

Compensation and classification

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position; employees are paid hourly and are eligible for applicable overtime, meal/rest breaks, and other protections under California law.
Seasonal employees have the same basic rights to minimum wage and other core protections as non-seasonal employees in California.

Safety and insurance requirements for certain acts

Due to the increased risk associated with certain types of performances (including but not limited to fire, pyrotechnic, aerial, stunt, or similar high‑risk acts), performers offering these acts may be required to carry their own general liability insurance and provide a valid certificate of insurance naming Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group and the event venue as additional insureds. Final approval of any high‑risk act is subject to our safety policies, venue requirements, and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.

Compensation & Employment Details

Hourly Rate: $21.00 to 22.00 hr based on skill and experience
Employment Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Expected Season Duration: Late September – Early November 2026
Work Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays required during operational season

This is a seasonal/temporary position with an anticipated end date. Employment beyond the stated season is not guaranteed.

Pursuant to California SB 1162, the hourly pay rate for this position is listed above. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group will not request or consider salary history in making compensation decisions.

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group participates in E-Verify. As required by federal law, we will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all hired individuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008). You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations at any point in the hiring process by contacting [email protected]

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), applicants are entitled to know what personal information is collected during the hiring process and how it is used. To review our Applicant Privacy Notice, visit [link] or contact HR at the email above.

Applicant Privacy Notice – California Residents

In connection with your application for employment, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group ("TFEG") collects personal information about applicants as permitted and required by law. The categories of personal information we may collect include: identifiers (such as name, address, email, and phone number); professional and employment-related information (such as work history, references, and qualifications); education information; and background check information where applicable and permitted. This information is collected for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy, processing your application, and fulfilling our legal obligations as an employer. We do not sell applicants' personal information. Personal information collected during the hiring process is retained in accordance with applicable law and our internal data retention policies. If you have questions about how your personal information is collected or used, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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