Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
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Perform in live animal shows as an MC or character
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Follow daily schedule for presentations as directed by the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
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Communicate and follow instructions from Animal Care Specialists as situations change
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Meet performance measurements and quality standards from the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
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Occasionally participate in creative production work
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Maintain cleanliness and maintenance standards through all assigned tasks
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Maintain departmental and area safety policies and procedures
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Must 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.
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Must also have high energy, enthusiasm and be able to interact with guests, maintain clean dressing rooms, and transport costumes to/from the performance location and wardrobe
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Must be able to complete own stage makeup in conjunction with show guidelines
Qualifications:
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The ability to confidently perform in front of a live audience.
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The skills to improvise interactions with guests and other characters preferred.
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The ability to demonstrate strong acting technique
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A background or degree in Theatre
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Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age
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Physical Requirements:
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Constantly standing, talking, climbing walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speaking
clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping, bending, kneeling. -
Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
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Must be able to carry and wear 5 to 10 pounds of costume weight
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All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
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Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.
