Top 20 Costume Jobs in Encinitas Ca

Sesame Place – Costume Character/Hosts/DJ
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment —San Diego, CA
- $17.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Firsthand/Assistant Cutter
The Old Globe —San Diego, CA
- $29.49 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Maintenance
- English
Draper / Tailor
The Old Globe —San Diego, CA
- $30.73 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- 4 years
- Health insurance
Part-time Faculty, Theater Arts
Palomar College —San Marcos, CA
- $74.60 - $119.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Fingerprint clearance
- Retirement plan
Draper/ Shop Foreman
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $32.79 - $39.38 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Stage Management Apprentice
La Jolla Playhouse —La Jolla, CA
- $17.75 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid sick time
Quick Apply
Firsthand/Assistant Cutter
OLD GLOBE THEATRE —San Diego, CA
- $29.49 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Maintenance
- English
Quick Apply
Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)
PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL —Carlsbad, CA
- $18 an hour
- School experience
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Seasonal Howl-O-Scream Costume Specialist | SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment —San Diego, CA
- $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory management
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Costume Design Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Entertainment Coordinator, Seasonal | Sesame Place San Diego
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment —San Diego, CA
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Stage Technician
City of Vista, CA —Vista, CA
- $16.90 - $26.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Background check
- Sanitation
- Retirement plan
Spooktacular Character Host | Candy Stations | SeaWorld San Diego | Seasonal | Must be 18+
SeaWorld San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $19 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with children
- Children
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
8d
IIT Role Player - California
Katmai —Camp Pendleton, CA
- $19.49 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
14d
Seasonal Immersive Theatre Actor / Character Performer — Fantasy Fright
The Camp Store —Carlsbad, CA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Experience working with children
- Children
Quick Apply
7d
Department of Theatre, Television, & Film Lecturer Pool 2026-2027
California State University —San Diego, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Manager, Product, Westfield UTC, San Diego
Chanel —San Diego, CA
- $87,500 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance

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Sesame Place – Costume Character/Hosts/DJ

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.50 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

SEASONAL POSITION

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

Sesame Place San Diego Entertainment Auditions – Costume Characters, Hosts & DJs

All interested individuals should submit an application prior to auditioning!

If you've got talent, energy, and a love for making people smile, then Sesame Place San Diego wants YOU to join our Entertainment Team!

Roles We're Casting

Costume Characters

Bring Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends to life through movement and character interaction.

Hosts

Engage guests through live entertainment, stage presentations, games, and interactive experiences. Hosts should have strong stage presence, excellent communication skills, and a fun, outgoing personality.

DJs

Create an energetic atmosphere by providing music, leading dance parties, engaging guests on the microphone, and helping deliver unforgettable entertainment experiences.

Don't miss your chance to bring Sesame Street to life! We can't wait to see YOU shine!

What You'll Get to Do

Bring beloved Sesame Street characters and entertainment experiences to life for guests of all ages.
Enthusiastically represent Sesame Place San Diego by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality.
Perform as a Costume Character, Host, Character Escort, DJ, Dancer, and/or Puppeteer as assigned.
Perform in stage shows, dance parties, meet-and-greets, parades, seasonal events, and special entertainment offerings.
Interact with guests while maintaining character integrity and creating memorable experiences.
Lead games, activities, dance parties, and audience participation experiences as assigned.
Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters within your assigned height range.
Perform duties as a Character Escort, facilitating communication between characters and guests while ensuring a safe and engaging experience.
Execute pre-show and post-show backstage duties.
Assist with rehearsals, character training, costume care, laundry, and maintenance projects as needed.
Follow all entertainment, safety, and operational procedures.
Accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
Maintain a positive, professional, and flexible attitude while interacting with guests and fellow ambassadors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What It Takes to Succeed

Personable, animated, and outgoing personality.
Strong guest service and communication skills.
Ability to openly accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while performing in costume.
Demonstrated strong costume performance and character escorting skills.
Ability to maintain character integrity.
Ability to move and dance in costume.
Willingness to participate in regular performance assessments.
Previous costume character, dance, theater, hosting, DJ, or live entertainment experience preferred.
Previous guest-facing experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
Previous experience in dance, theater, athletics, communications, or other performance arts preferred.
Ability to positively interact with guests and fellow ambassadors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Strong verbal communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Audition requirements may include dance, movement, script memorization, role-playing, comedic improvisation, miming, and audience interaction as necessary.

Costume Character Height Requirements

ABBY CADABBY — 4'9"–5'1"
BIG BIRD — 5'10"–6'2"
BERT — 5'6"–5'9"
COOKIE MONSTER — 5'8"–5'11"
COUNT VON COUNT — 5'7"–5'10"
ELMO — 4'11"–5'2"
ERNIE — 5'4"–5'6"
GROVER — 5'5"–5'9"
JULIA — 5'0"–5'2"
OSCAR (Walkaround) — 5'1"–5'3"
OSCAR (Full Body) — 5'6"–5'8"
PRAIRIE DAWN — 5'0"–5'2"
ROSITA — 5'4"–5'7"
TELLY — 5'9"–5'11"
ZOE — 5'1"–5'3"

Availability

Must have 3 days of unrestricted availability , including at least one weekend day during non-peak seasons.
Must have 4 days of unrestricted availability , including at least one weekend day during peak seasons.
Must be available to work opening, closing, evening, weekend, holiday, rehearsal, and special event shifts based on business needs.

✔️ What Else Is Important

Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Extensive walking and standing throughout the workday.
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, reach overhead, climb when necessary, and perform repetitive physical movements.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat.
May be required to perform cleaning duties, including the use of cleaning chemicals.
Flexible work locations based on business needs.
Must be able to participate in an in-person audition at a scheduled date and time.

Compensation: 17.50 USD Hourly

Starting Base Pay:

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

FREE park admission
Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Scholarship opportunities

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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