What are the responsibilities and job description for the Character Performer position at OWA Parks & Resort?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Educate guests on our brand, amenities, and promotions
- Increase brand awareness by bringing the Toucan mascot to life
- Have friendly, positive, and informative interactions with guests
- Greet and engage with guests of all ages
- Perform and provide guests service through performance, silent gestures, and character poses
- Engage and delight our guests to provide long-lasting memories and positive interactions
- Consistently execute costume maintenance to ensure operational show-ready condition
- Maintain communication with supervisors by answering texts, calls, and emails in a timely manner
- Transport booth and materials to event locations
- Set up and break down event materials for each shift
- Store and secure company property when not in use
- Adhere to brand marketing standards
- Ability to learn brand subject matter and speak confidently in public settings
- Provide feedback on the brand and share new ideas that may attract additional guests
- Perform all other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous character performing experience preferred
- Candidate must be 5’6"- 5’11" for this position due to costume fitment
- Must have a high school diploma
- Able to perform both indoors and outdoors in full costume
- Work effectively in a hot and claustrophobic costume environment
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Physically able to balance, stoop, kneel, sit, crouch and stand as needed to perform duties
- Display good nonverbal communication skills needed to bring the character to life
- Ability to read social cues to help understand the level of interaction guests are comfortable with
- Must be willing and able to work odd or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be willing to travel to off-site events within a 300-mile radius of Foley, AL
- Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record; required for company auto insurance
- Must be able to lift items up to 25 lbs
- Able to work outdoors in sunny, hot, humid, cold, and rainy conditions