This is a Part-time Seasonal position with evening hours from 10/29/23 to 12/30/23.

Summary: Celebrate Christmas by being a part of Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Christmas Parade, an evening musical light parade containing nine floats and 33 colorful costumed characters! Characters will walk two parade routes per night, together equaling over 3 miles. We are looking for outgoing applicants that have no problem interacting with the crowd. Most positions do require you to wear a full-body costume covering even your head.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Impersonate or portray a character, either serious or comic, by speech, gesture, song, and/or dance.
• May use props and costumes to help communicate the character to be portrayed.
• Outwardly and obviously friendly, caring, and interactive with guests while maintaining high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
• Most often perform as a group, although may be selected to perform solo or with a partner.
• Rehearsals and blocking may be developed at the discretion of the Director or designated person.
• Responsible for doing own hair and make-up.

Required Skills

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to communicate efficiently

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift and/or move 10 pounds frequently to 100 pounds maximum
• The ability to work in cramped quarters continuously
• The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuously
• The ability to perform choreographed actions related to performing continuously
• The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions continuously
• The ability to work in extreme weather frequently
• The ability to work at a rapid speed continuously

Required Experience

• One to three months of dance experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Benefits Offered:

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401K & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans are available after one year and 1,000 hours.
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center that provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits

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Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to communicate efficiently

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift and/or move 10 pounds frequently to 100 pounds maximum
• The ability to work in cramped quarters continuously
• The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuously
• The ability to perform choreographed actions related to performing continuously
• The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions continuously
• The ability to work in extreme weather frequently
• The ability to work at a rapid speed continuously