Character Attendant $16.90/HR

Six Flags; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is seeking seasonal performers for the Fall/Winter 2026 season in California. The role focuses on maintaining character integrity for Warner Bros IPs, greeting guests with enthusiasm, and ensuring smooth production flow across park locations.

Applicants must be at least 18, comfortable performing in front of crowds, and able to work in varied weather conditions. The position involves costume assistance, prop upkeep, and occasional overtime to meet show schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Confidently perform and speak in front of a large crowd.
• Ability to improvise interactions with Guests and other characters.
• Maintain show illusion and character integrity at all times.
• Able to work in extreme heat, sun, cold, humidity and temperature changes.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet Guests with enthusiasm and uphold character integrity of Warner Bros IPs (Looney Tunes and DC Comics).
• Act as verbal liaison between characters and Guests.
• Accompany characters and performers between locations in the park.
• Maintain show illusion and belief of character for Guests.
• Assist talent with costumes, props, and upkeep of wardrobe.
• Operate as a stage hand and report to the Stage Manager.
• Assist in laundry and cleaning of costumes and props.
• Support safe, clean work environment and collaborate with fellow performers.

Skills

Public speaking

Improv

Acting

Character work

Job description

Overview:

This is a seasonal position for the duration of the Fall/Winter 2026 season.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold and maintain character integrity of Warner Bros IP’s (Looney Tunes and DC Comics).
• Meeting and greeting Guests with enthusiasm.
• Ensuring smooth operation of character appearances.
• Acting as verbal liaison between characters and Guests.
• Accompanying characters and other performers from the Green Room to various in-parklocations.
• Maintaining “show illusion” and belief of character at all times for our Guests.
• Assisting performers in and out of costumes, ensuring that all pieces are neat and secure.
• Caring for and maintaining the upkeep of costumes, props, and accessories.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications:

• The ability to confidently perform and speak in front of a large crowd.
• The skills to improvise interactions with Guests and other characters preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate strong acting technique specifically improvisation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Constantly standing, talking, climbing, walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping,feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping,bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
• Must be able to carry 5 to 10 lbs.
• All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.
• Escorting and have knowledge about licensed characters when on the show floor.
• Assist talent in getting into costume, and following strict show schedules each operating day.
• Use heavy improvisation to create the “show illusion” during character appearances.
• Managing lines during character appearances, as well as acting as a photographer.
• Assist in the laundry process of costumes, as well as cleaning and maintaining props asneeded.
• Acting as a Stage Hand during character shows and reporting to the Stage Manager directly.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.