Entertainment Host [S]

Ultipro; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking an energetic Entertainment Host to perform as a Meet-and-Greet level mascot and interact with guests at outdoor venues. You will be upbeat, approachable, and maintain a positive presence while in character.

The role requires comfort with costume operations, the ability to work in all weather, and a focus on guest experience, safety, and event flow. Prior customer service is a plus and candidates must be able to engage with families and children.

Qualifications

• Friendly, upbeat demeanor toward guests
• Enthusiastic energy for performances and guest interactions
• Willingness to learn basic technical tasks and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform as Meet-and-Greet level costume character
• Greet guests entering/exiting venues and attractions
• Maintain a high standard of character and personality in view of guests
• Stay focused in large crowd situations and monitor safety hazards
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Work around children and learn small-scale technical operations

Skills

Friendly

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Entertainment Hosts (EH) will serve as a Host/Hostess for all Entertainment duties and responsibilities that don’t require a casting or audition process. Hosts are required to be consistently upbeat and approachable, no matter the tasks. Hosts are required to be able to operate within a mascot costume at a Meet and Greet Level. Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing physically demanding tasks is essential.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Be able to perform as a Meet-and-Greet Level Costume Character
• Perform assigned position as directed
• Ability to cheerfully welcome and greet guests entering/exiting venues and/or attractions
• Be able to consistently maintain a high standard of excellence pertaining specifically to your character and overall personality when in guest view.
• The ability to focus on tasks in large crowd situations
• Ability to be alert to potential safety hazards towards performers/mascots during shows/meets
• Be well informed and aware of all safety and emergency procedures for assigned position.
• Hospitable characteristics towards external contracted performers
• Attend all scheduled meetings and trainings as required
• Report to work regularly and on time
• Willingness to learn small scale technical operations
• Ability to work around children

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Friendly - Ability to exhibit cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
• O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

• Lift/Carry Stand C
• Walk C
• Sit O
• Manually Manipulate O
• Grasp O
• Reach Outward F
• Reach Above Shoulder F
• Speak C
• Climb O
• Crawl O
• Squat or Kneel F
• Bend F
• 10 lbs or less F
• 11-20 lbs O
• 21-50 lbs O
• 51-100 lbs O
• Over 100 lbs O

• Push/Pull 12 lbs or less F
• 13-25 lbs O
• 26-40 lbs O
• 41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Sound Levels
• Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and in the presence of dust and odors. Team Members are susceptible to the exposure of various chemicals, bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens, prolonged exposure to sunlight, and exposure to loud noises.

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Possess or working towards High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: N/A

Certifications & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Customer service experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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