Santa Elf

Dublin Zoo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

On-site parking

Job summary

Dublin Zoo is seeking enthusiastic, flexible, and reliable Santa's Elves to join our Christmas events team. You will help create a magical atmosphere for Wild Lights customers and provide excellent customer service at the Christmas Grotto.

As an Elf you will greet families and chat with children, manage queues, distribute presents, and assist managers. This in-person role with a pay of €14.62 per hour offers 10.0–25.0 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Friendly, cheerful and outgoing personality.
• Punctual and reliable with good time management.
• Collaborative and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Helping to create a fun and festive atmosphere.
• Chatting with the kids and families, making sure every child is made feel special.
• Creating a memorable experience for the families and children.
• Queue management.
• Distributing presents.
• Answering any queries of customers.
• Dress in festive costume and maintain character.
• Any other duties as required by managers or those in supervisory positions.

Skills

Friendly personality

Punctual

Team player

Good communication

Experience with children

Customer service

Event experience

Job description

Dublin Zoo holds the prestigious position of being ‘Ireland’s Number One Fee Paying Family Attraction’ welcoming in excess of one million visitors each year. All members of the Dublin Zoo team are expected to uphold CARE Values.

Our purpose is to save wildlife and inspire a passion for nature – one person, one family at a time.

Dublin Zoo is currently seeking enthusiastic, flexible, and reliable Santa's Elves to join our team for the Christmas events.

As an Elf you will help to create a positive and magical atmosphere for our Wild Lights customers while providing excellent customer service, and assisting Santa in his duties at the Christmas Grotto.

Responsibilities/Duties of the Job:

• Helping to create a fun and festive atmosphere.
• Chatting with the kids and families, making sure every child is made feel special.
• Creating a memorable experience for the families and children.
• Queue management.
• Communicating with other helpers.
• Distributing presents.
• Answering any queries of customers.
• Dress in festive costume and maintain character.
• Any other duties as required by managers or those in supervisory positions.

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Friendly, cheerful and outgoing personality.
• Ability to stay enthusiastic and positive in a busy, high-energy environment.
• Punctual and reliable with good time management.
• Collaborative and good communication.

Good to Have:

• Some experience working with children
• Customer service experience
• Experience working at events

Pay: €14.62 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person