Costume Character Performer/ Character Greeter

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$500 after September 5th



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 in a wide variety of roles. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!


What you get to do:
As a Performer I in Entertainment, you will bring iconic characters to life while also bringing joy and laughter to the lives of others. Performer I’s will also have out-of-costume responsibilities, such as escorting the characters during scheduled character walks, maintain cleanliness in all venues, etc. You will:

• Provide exemplary service to guests and team members
• Host shows in all theaters, encourage audience participation, ensure both guest and team member safety
• Perform in parade and character walks both in and out of character costumes
• Escort costume characters during walks
• Develop skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance
• Accept and adapt to performance feedback and critiques
• Assist those in character costumes with dressing and undressing
• Work with cast/crew and management to maintain the integrity of the show
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
• Maintain cleanliness, crowd control and guest safety in all venues

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 15 years of age
• Demonstrate ability to perform in casted role during the audition process
• A passion for customer service
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs
• Flexibility to perform varied duties
• Background in dance, theatre or athletics preferred

What else is important:

• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
• Willingness to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat (both in and out of costume)
• Flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our 2022 Holiday and Availability agreement.
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• All ambassadors who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask at all times during their shift
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

The perks of the position:
As part of the SeaWorld family, you’ll enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounted park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
• Scholarship opportunities
• SEPTA has an exclusive bus stop for Sesame Place Ambassadors on Route 14

Join the team!
If you’re looking for the opportunity to make the most of your abilities in a one-of-a-kind setting with an entertainment industry leader, we’re looking for you!

Open Auditions!
Date: June 5, 2022
Where: Sesame Place Administration Building
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm - Auditions start promptly at 9:00am so please plan on being there 10-15 minutes in advance

Prepare for the Audition

• You will be taught a brief dance combination at the audition. Please arrive on time to learn and perform it for the audition team.
• Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for an interview.
• Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins.
• Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement.
• Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.
• All positions require ambassadors to perform in character costumes
• You must be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including summer weather.
• You must be able to stand for long periods of time.

This position is currently paid at a premium seasonal rate of $13.00 per hour through 9/5/2022.