Adventure Aquarium - Character Entertainer and Assistant

Herschend Entertainment Company, LLC; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established entertainment company is looking for a dynamic Character Entertainer to create memorable experiences at Adventure Aquarium. This role involves wearing a costume to engage guests through performances and interactions, ensuring a fun and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a friendly demeanor and some experience in customer service or acting. The position offers a unique opportunity to bring joy to visitors while being part of a dedicated team focused on exceptional guest experiences. If you enjoy performing and have a passion for entertainment, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan

Tuition Assistance Programs

Free Admission for Family and Friends

Complimentary Tickets to Local Attractions

30% Discount at Retail and Food Vendors

Training and Development

Qualifications

• 1 year customer service experience preferred.
• Theater or acting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Entertain guests in costume during shows and meet-and-greets.
• Maintain show quality and guest safety standards.
• Assist with character performances and program reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Acting

Performance Skills

Friendly and Outgoing Personality

Job description

Adventure Aquarium - Character Entertainer and Assistant

Job Category: Attractions

Requisition Number: ADVEN004949

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• Posted: January 23, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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As a Herschend Family Entertainment property, Adventure Aquarium is in the business of creating memories worth repeating by greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and seeking constant improvement. Stewardship, guest satisfaction, and team member satisfaction are our core areas of focus.

What you’ll do:

• Work in full costume to entertain Aquarium guests of all ages during shows and meet-and-greet experiences.
• Deliver fun and entertaining performances during scripted shows and improvisational interactions with guests during daily activities and games.
• Maintain show quality standards, cleanliness, crowd control, and guest safety in all show venues.
• Perform scheduled shows and character performances.
• Complete daily program reports.
• Maintain character costume, including cleaning and daily maintenance in accordance with provided guidelines.
• Escort costume characters during shows and/or meet & greet experiences and assist costume characters with dressing and undressing as needed.
• Adhere to given dialogue and communication, always maintaining show and character integrity.
• Assist the Guest Experience department with other interpretative duties as needed.
• Support Adventure Aquarium’s overall guest experience through excellent guest service and provide operational support as needed.

This role requires wearing a 15lb, large body costume, head, and feet, working in heat, direct sunlight, cold, humidity, and temperature change for up to 45-minute intervals (up to 6 hrs./shift), and the ability to perform specific choreographed movements.

What you’ll bring:

• Six months – 1 year customer service experience
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings, with a strong preference for availability Thursday through Sunday.
• Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual
• Mascot or character experience preferred
• Theater or acting experience a plus

What you’ll get:

• Hourly rate of $16.00
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan after 3 months of service.
• Day one access to fully funded tuition and tuition assistance programs through our GROW U program.
• Free admission and 24 General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends.
• Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available.
• 30% Discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors.
• Training and development.

Special Requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with the 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 and wear 15 pounds of costume weight for long periods of time.

Adventure Aquarium, A Herschend Family Entertainment Property, maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. Herschend is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law.