Ambassador of Fun/Costume Characters
Corfu, New York
Job Category: Entertainment Shows/Performers
Req ID 31453Duties will include performing as a body/fur-suit character meeting, greeting, and entertaining our park guests with enthusiasm and high animation. Absolutely must have a positive, can do-do attitude, energy and love to create, FUN experiences!
Responsibilities:
· Entertain guests of all ages and backgrounds by providing fun, one-of a kind experiences in the park with strong improvisational skill and energy
· Must be able to actively engage and interact with guests, as well as with other cast members
· Perform as a Character Actor in a variety of assigned roles such as: Face Characters, (High Profile), Costumed Characters (Woody & Wally), and Emcees (Hosts)
· Every character actor will be leveraged for improvising, scripted and interactive moments, including, but not limited to: meet & greets, dance parties, photo ops, and engagement as an ambassador or handler
· Perform at onsite, as well as off-site locations and promotional events
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Be at least 16+ years of age
· Must be between 5’2” and 6’0”
· Must be able to carry and wear 5 to 20 pounds of costume weight
· Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit, and lift to 40lbs.
· Must be able to work in crowds, heat, and cold, even in costume for extended periods of time
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others
· Must be able to work flexible hours, to include weekends, evenings, & holidays
· May – October: Mostly Weekends. Varied shifts