Costume Character-2026

Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center; Stanwood (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dinner provided

Job summary

Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center is seeking a Costume Character for The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood, WA. Enjoy festive engagement while in costume, with shifts mainly on weekends and evenings during the holiday period. Training starts November 16, 2026 and runs through December 31, 2026.

Pay starts at $17.50/hour. Most work is outdoors; you must be 16 or older and able to stand, wave, dance, and interact with guests.

Qualifications

• Cheerful and able to engage with guests in costume.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to be outdoors/indoors for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Wear a Christmas-themed costume and perform as a silent character.
• Greet and interact with guests through gestures such as waving, dancing, and miming.
• Stand and move for extended periods, indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Description

Looking for a fun and unique job just for the Christmas season?

Join The Lights of Christmas team as a Costume Character and share the delight of the Christmas season while wearing a lovable Christmas themed costume. The Lights of Christmas is a Holiday experience like no other! Located in Stanwood, WA, The Lights of Christmas is an innovative and convenient experience for families in the Pacific Northwest. Spectacular lights, dazzling displays, creative activities, and so much more make up this memorable Christmas experience for people of all ages.

SPECIFICS & COMPENSATION: Pay rate will start at $17.50/hour.

Position starts November 16, 2026 with training and event runs through December 31, 2026.

Hours may range from 5-40 hours a week, with shifts being late afternoon through evenings (4-10pm) and primarily over the weekends (Wednesday-Sunday).

Benefits would be the behind-the-scenes experience of The Lights of Christmas, Christian community and eternal purpose in the work that you would do, a great work environment and friendly staff, and dinner provided every night.

Most positions will be outdoors and mostly all standing or walking for the duration of the shift.

Ages 16 or older are welcome to apply!

This indoor/outdoor job involves standing, waving, dancing, and interacting with guests and your helper when you are in the costume. Weekend and evening availability a must. This position may include general event preparations and/or cleanup as well. The person in this position shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior towards colleagues, guests and supervisors. Regular attendance is essential for this position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Wear a Christmas-themed costume and perform as a silent character (e.g., Frosty, Rudolph, or Sprinkles the Donut)
2. Greet and interact with guests in costume through gestures such as waving, dancing, and miming.
3. Stand and move for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors.
4. Adhere to costume size requirements for safety and comfort. (Must be no larger than 5'8 and 225 pounds or smaller than 5'4" and 120 pounds to fit in the costume.)
5. Dress appropriately for working in the costume, including bringing layers for coming to and from work.

Requirements

General Qualifications: The standard qualifications for being on Warm Beach Camp staff is being willing and able in good conscience to support our statement of faith, values and mission as an Evangelical Christian, non-profit ministry. We are looking for people who are willing and able to assist as needed each evening, is teachable and willing to learn and great customer service.