GSMR Santa

American Heritage Railways Inc; North Carolina; Hybride; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad seeks a seasonal Santa to embody the spirit of Christmas aboard the POLAR EXPRESS train in Bryson City, NC. You will engage with passengers, distribute bells, and guide photo opportunities while maintaining the magic of the season.

The role requires a character over 40, a natural white beard, and a welcoming, cheerful demeanor. Auditions may involve reading, role play, and improvisation as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous performance experience is beneficial but not required.
• Be familiar with the POLAR EXPRESS story.
• Must portray a character over the age of 40.
• Have a jolly laugh and personality.
• Natural, full, white beard is required.
• Audition may include script reading, role playing, and improvisation.

Responsabilités

• Portray the Santa character on the POLAR EXPRESS train and distribute bells to designated passengers.
• Facilitate photo opportunities and manage time for balanced interactions across train cars.
• Enthusiastically represent GSMR and the POLAR EXPRESS brand.
• Interact with guests of all ages and backgrounds and with team members.
• Maintain a high level of guest service and adapt to supervisor feedback.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Performance experience

POLAR EXPRESS knowledge

Santa character portrayal

Beard required

Description du poste

# GSMR SantaHot JobBRYSON CITY, NC 28713## Description**Division/Department:** Special Events**Job Title:** Santa**Reports To:** Special Events and Entertainment Manager**Type of position:** Non-Exempt / Hourly**Employee Classification:** Seasonal**Location:** Bryson City, NC**Compensation:** $20-30, DOE**Job Summary:** Perform in a friendly, outgoing, and gregarious way that can convincingly embody the spirit of Christmas. Must be able to sustain the “magic” of Santa while interacting with passengers of the train on the POLAR EXPRESS.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Portray the Santa character from the POLAR EXPRESSTM story, giving each designated passenger a bell while on the train.* Allow photo opportunities and interact with passengers while managing time to be sure to have equal amounts of interaction on assigned train cars.* Enthusiastically represent Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and the POLAR EXPRESSTM brand.* Positively interact with guests and team members of all ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.* Consistently perform a high standard of guest service throughout the event.* Openly accepts performance feedback and adapts to supervisory guidance.**Work Environment:*** Will vary depending on the character being portrayed, to include but not limited to on board a moving train, walking throughout cars, and/or stationary at the North Pole event site* Level of direct engagement with the public will vary based on performing role.* At GSMR we value teamwork and fostering a supportive work environment## Qualifications**Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:*** Previous performance experience as a Santa Claus character is beneficial, but not required.* Be familiar with the story of the POLAR EXPRESSTM* Applicant must be able to portray a character over the age of 40.* Possess a jolly laugh and personality.* Natural, full, white beard required.* Audition requirements may include script reading and memorization, role playing, and comedic improvisation as necessary.* Must have strong verbal communication skills.* Must be able to work a flexible schedule with night, weekend and holiday hours.* Must be able to disclose accurate availability for all event dates during the audition process.* Must be able to stand, sit, and/or walk on a moving train for extended periods of time without assistance.