- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Kennywood and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
- Invited to exclusive employee events throughout the season
Adventureland Park - Altoona, United States - Parques Reunidos
Description
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
Step into the role of animated characters, donning various body/fur-suit costumes. Your primary duty will be to greet, meet, and entertain our park guests with vibrant energy and contagious enthusiasm.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park - Costume Character
Roles & Responsibilities:
Summary
Step into the role of animated characters, donning various body/fur-suit costumes. Your primary duty will be to greet, meet, and entertain our park guests with vibrant energy and contagious enthusiasm.
Roles & Responsibilities
• AUDITION REQUIRED
• Meet and greet with all park guests
• Assist in costume maintenance and repair
• Escort and assist costumed characters around the park or off property special functions/events
• Assist the Entertainment/ AV Techs with audio and lighting during special events
• Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes
• Provide support for all aspects of resort operations
• Develop rapport with department staff and entertainers
• Assist in executing large corporate functions, ranging from guests
• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing Phantom Fall Fest
• Other duties as assigned by the Audio-Visual Manager or Director of Park Operations
Requirements
Education: High School Education; Must be 18 years or older.
Languages: English
Skills/Qualifications:
• Should be between 5'5" and 5'10"
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Must be able to walk, stand, crawl, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, and twist
• Ability to work in confined spaces when necessary
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and handle stress
• Excellent listening skills
• Be on feet for long periods; walk several miles a day
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Able to work outside in all summer weather conditions
• Independent, resourceful worker
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Experience: No prior experience is required
Other Details:
• Schedule includes weekends and holidays
• Ability to work 20+ hours if desired
• Uniforms provided
• Free admission to park on days off
• Access to Friends & Family tickets
Team member benefits:
Working at Adventureland is about making people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends, and earning extra money while doing so. As an Adventureland employee, you can be the smiling face that greets incoming guests, a cook that makes things happen in the kitchen or a ride operator that keeps people entertained and safe.
Adventureland Perks & Benefits:
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