Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
Kennywood is a National Historic Landmark with over 125 years of experience in fun! Kennywood has an unmatched mix of more than 40 modern attractions and one-of-a-kind classic rides, including eight roller coasters, a Kiddieland with pint-sized thrills for the little ones, and more. Kennywood's rich history spans generations of good times and extends beyond the traditional summer season with popular Halloween and Holiday events.
We are currently looking for a:
Kennywood - Costume/Make-Up Consultant (Phantom Fall Fest)
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Costume & Make-Up Artist is mainly responsible for transforming our Team into chilling and/or realistic characters. The artist will use creme and water-based make-up products as well as latex and prosthetics. This position is responsible for expertly putting on Team Member make-up and prosthetics within the design for the attraction, as well as supervising, monitoring, and tending to park attractions.
This position may also be responsible for helping team members get into costume for special events.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Engage with guests and other team members in a fun and welcoming manner
- Add make-up and prosthetics to character performers to fit the design and theming of specific attractions and events
- Recommend and create attention-grabbing make-up and costume designs to enhance the realism of the character
- Create stunning visuals and special effects that add realism and/or shock factor to character appearances
- Assist character performers with costuming needs, when needed
- Assist character performers with adding or removing their costumes
- Assist with mending and/or storing costumes
- Proactively monitor assigned areas and quickly identify and escalate any safety hazards or other risks to the proper authorities
- Ensure compliance with and enforce all park policies, procedures, and labor laws
- Perform duties in other areas or departments of the park, as requested
- All other duties assigned by leadership
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Education and Experience:
- No education requirements for this position
- Previous acting or costume character experience is desired but not required
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
- Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
- Previous special effects make up experience and portfolio is preferred but not required
- Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
- Ability to remain sedentary for extended periods of time while applying makeup
- Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 pounds or more
- Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools
- Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Working Conditions:
- Frequent exposure to outdoor and indoor areas of the park
- Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures (both in and out of costume), including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
- Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, and heavily populated environments
Team member benefits:
Working at Kennywood is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Kennywood employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Kennywood and other parks on your days off
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Kennywood . Apply today!
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