Park Characters Job at Cedar Fair

Cedar Fair Buena Park, CA 90620

$16.64 an hour
Overview:
$16.64 / hour

PARK CHARACTERS

AUDITION

Monday June 12, 2022


Sign-in begins at 12:30pm
Audition begins at 1:00pm


To secure your audition spot, please schedule a reservation here:

http://www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions


Auditions will be held at the Knott's Berry Farm.
(8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)


For questions, please email
kbf.auditions@knotts.com


THIS AUDITION IS NOT FOR ANY KNOTT'S SCARY FARM RELATED OFFERING


Knott’s Berry Farm is seeking energetic performers with strong movement abilities to bring our costumed characters to life for our guests. Characters consist of varying well-known animated characters and a lineup of original Knott’s Berry Farm characters. Those who would like to be considered must meet specific height qualifications. Materials will be taught at the audition. Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. An ideal candidate is able to stand and perform in full head-to-toe character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height. Performers must have the ability and willingness to perform in outdoor venues wearing a fully-covered character costumes in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions. Please bring a photo and resume.

Performers must be at least 18 years of age. Knott’s is an equal opportunity employer. We support a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, physicals, and background checks.

Responsibilities:
  • Participating in special events, meet and greets, photo ops, and much more!
  • Interacting with our guests and making their day amazing through meaningful connections.
  • Creating a warm and welcoming environment for a diverse range of guests.
  • Contributing to our exceptional track record for safety
  • Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
  • Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies
  • Adhering to Cedar Fair's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
  • Performing other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications:
  • Performers in the following height ranges:
    • 4'7" - 5'3"
    • 5'8" - 5'10"
  • Individuals who are able to stand and perform in full character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height.
  • A genuine desire to make guests feel welcome and create lifelong memories.
  • Open-minded team players who are eager to learn and develop skills on the job.
  • Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekend nights and holidays
  • Passionate guest service that anticipates needs
  • An outgoing, fun, positive, and professional and personality
  • Self-sufficiency, adaptability, flexibility, and ability to self-direct
  • Patience and receptiveness to guest requests
  • Demonstration of compassion for challenging guest interactions
  • Willingness to work in varying weather conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, rain, etc.
  • Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
  • Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law



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