Imagine Occasions is seeking a warm, energetic, and dependable Santa Claus performer for holiday events throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
This seasonal position is ideal for an experienced actor, entertainer, professional Santa, or naturally outgoing individual who enjoys creating magical experiences for children and families.
Important availability requirement:
Applicants must be available to work on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in addition to selected weekends and weekdays throughout November and December.
Responsibilities:
- Portray Santa Claus in a warm, joyful, and believable manner
- Interact naturally with children and adults
- Take photos, greet guests, distribute gifts when requested, and lead simple holiday activities
- Improvise and answer children’s questions while remaining in character
- Arrive prepared, punctual, and professionally groomed
- Follow event instructions and communicate reliably with our management team
- Properly handle and protect all provided wardrobe pieces
Ideal candidate:
- Friendly, patient, expressive, and excellent with children
- Confident speaking and improvising in character
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and responsive
- Comfortable performing at private parties, corporate events, schools, venues, and community celebrations
- Available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and other key dates throughout the holiday season
- Has reliable transportation and can travel throughout South Florida
- Previous acting, entertainment, teaching, childcare, public-speaking, or Santa experience is preferred
Imagine Occasions will provide the complete Santa costume and all necessary accessories. Performance guidance and training will also be provided.
Candidates must be willing to attend an in-person audition or submit an audition video.
This is a seasonal, event-based independent contractor position. Compensation varies based on each event’s duration, location, and requirements.
Pay: $80.00 - $130.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your availability throughout November and December, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Tell us about any experience you have with acting, entertaining children, public speaking, teaching, hosting, or portraying Santa Claus.
- How would you interact with a child who is shy, nervous, or unsure about meeting Santa?
- What qualities do you have that would help you create a warm, believable, and memorable Santa experience?
- Please describe your transportation reliability and whether you can attend an audition or training session in the Deerfield Beach/Pompano Beach area.
Work Location: In person
