WORKING AT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM:
At Adventure Aquarium, our goal is to bring families closer together and to create memories worth repeating. Adventure Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is held to the absolute highest standards in animal care and exhibition. As a part of Herschend Family Entertainment, we are dedicated to creating an environment where we can carry out our vision to bring friends and families closer together. In joining our team, you will be a member of an enthusiastic and friendly team that has a passion to exceed expectations. Together, we will create memories and connections to last a lifetime.
JOB SUMMARY:
Adventure Aquarium is looking for talented performers with great people skills, who have improvisational theater experience, to enhance the daily entertainment at the property. Entertainers will be responsible for putting on scheduled shows, providing memorable guest interactions, and facilitating touch exhibits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver fun and entertaining performances during scripted shows and improvisational interactions with guests during daily activities and games, narrating animal feeds put on by Husbandry staff, and performing engaging educational talks at exhibits
- Work in costume to deliver programs and entertain Aquarium guests of all ages
- Adhere to given dialogue and communication
- Facilitate Touch Exhibit experiences
- Maintain show quality standards, which excite and impress guests
- Participate in Aquarium related education, public relations and guest programs including facility tours and after-hours events
- Proactively interact with guests as Adventure Aquarium’s mascot and other characters during the holiday season
- Set up and breakdown equipment and activities; ensure touch exhibits operate smoothly, including monitoring animal and guest safety throughout the day
- Support Adventure Aquarium’s overall guest experience through excellent guest service and provide operational support as needed
- Assist the Guest Experience department with other interpretative duties as needed
BENEFITS/PERKS:
- Up to 100% paid tuition through Grow U program.
- Profit Sharing and 401K Plan after first year of service
- Free admission & complimentary tickets for family and friends
- 30 % discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors
STARTING AT $13.50
Required Skills
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Mascot or character experience preferred
- Theater/acting experience or Educational experience preferred
- 6 months – 1 year customer service experience required
- Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual
- Ability to work weekends and holidays with occasional evenings
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment.
- Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, sit for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop, walk long distances
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Required Experience