Haunt Assistant Manager

Blake Farms; Michigan; On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Blake Farms in Michigan seeks a dependable Haunt Assistant Manager to support nightly operations during the September–October haunted attractions season. You will assist the Haunt Manager and leads to keep shifts organized, staff supported, and guests happy in a fast-paced, outdoor venue.

This temporary role requires excellent organization, strong communication, reliability, and a team-first mindset. Availability for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays evenings is essential along with pre-season

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in haunted attractions, live events, retail, or guest service preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and cross-staff coordination.
• Available for full Sept–Oct season, including all Fri/Sat/Sun evenings.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; team-oriented.
• Positive, team-player attitude; open to direction.
• Physically able to walk and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Haunt Manager and Haunt Leads in coordinating nightly operations.
• Assist with staff check-in, costume and makeup verification, and pre-shift briefings.
• Monitor zones/attractions for pacing, safety, and guest experience.
• Help resolve minor staff, costume, or equipment issues during shifts.
• Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and staff communications.
• Support training and onboarding of new haunt staff.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for attractions.
• Enforce safety protocols and guest-interaction guidelines.
• Complete shift logs and communicate updates to leadership.
• Fill in for actor/narrator/associate roles as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Guest service mindset

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and personable individual to join our team as Haunt Assistant Manager for our fall haunted attractions season. Each year during September and October, our cider mill transforms into a hub of thrilling, spine-chilling entertainment, hosting a variety of haunted experiences for guests of all ages. As Haunt Assistant Manager, you will support the Haunt Manager and Haunt Leads in keeping nightly operations organized, staff supported, and guests happy.

This is a temporary, seasonal position ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and guest-service experience who enjoys supporting a team in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the Haunt Manager and Haunt Leads in coordinating nightly haunted attraction operations
• Assist with staff check-in, costume and makeup verification, and pre-shift briefings
• Monitor designated zones or attractions for pacing, safety, and guest experience
• Help resolve minor staff, costume, or equipment issues during a shift, escalating as needed
• Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and staff communications
• Support the training and onboarding of new haunt staff
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for assigned attractions
• Enforce safety protocols and guest-interaction guidelines
• Complete shift logs and communicate updates to the Haunt Manager and Haunt Leads
• Fill in for actor, narrator, or associate roles as needed

Education, Skills & Knowledge

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior experience in a haunted attraction, live event, retail, or guest-service setting preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and comfort coordinating across staff
• Ability to commit to the full September–October season, including all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, plus pre-season setup and training days
• Reliable, punctual, and professional — attendance is critical to our team's success
• A positive, team-player attitude and willingness to take direction
• Physically able to walk across the property and remain on your feet for extended periods

Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors and in indoor haunted environments in varying weather conditions
• Ability to move between attractions and remain on your feet for multiple hours per shift
• Tolerance for strobe lights, fog machines, loud sound effects, and other special effects
• Comfort supporting staff and guests in high-energy, fast-paced situations

Availability Requirements

Candidates must be available to work every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening throughout the entire September and October season, and should expect shifts to run from early evening through late-night hours. In addition to event nights, this role requires availability for pre-season setup, staff training, and periodic weekday planning meetings leading up to and during the season. Specific shift times will be communicated prior to the season start.

Be a team player and adhere to the Blake Family Mission Statement “Growing Good Times and Memories for Every Generation” and embody our core values:

Core Values

• W – Whatever it takes
• H – Help each other be successful
• A – Accountable to one another
• T – Treat customers like guests in our homes and employees like family

Additional Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.

The Blake’s family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.