On-Train Seasonal Santa — Create Holiday Magic

Verde Canyon Railroad; Clarkdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Verde Canyon Railroad is seeking warm, engaging Seasonal Santas for The Magical Christmas Journey® in Clarkdale, Arizona. This public-facing role requires kindness, patience, and the ability to create magical moments for children and families on a moving train.

The season runs from late November through December. Auditions are required, and availability for rehearsals, training, evenings, weekends, and Christmas Eve is essential.

Qualifications

• Enjoy interacting with children, families, and guests of all ages.
• Be comfortable performing in public on a moving train and staying in character for extended periods.
• Maintain a cheerful, patient, helpful, and professional attitude.
• Be reliable, punctual, and available for all required event dates, rehearsals, and training sessions.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and Christmas Eve.

Responsibilities

• Remain cheerful, welcoming, and fully in character throughout each shift.
• Smile, make eye contact, and engage warmly with guests of all ages.
• Ride aboard the train and interact with every interested child and family.
• Concisely communicate, manage time, and be efficient while moving through the train.
• Become familiar with the Secret Santa Stations and routes on the train.
• Pay attention to detail and timing for onboard experiences.
• Participate in guest photos, conversations, waving, dancing, and scripted moments.
• Create a patient, kind, inclusive, age-appropriate experience for children.
• Work closely with elves, event staff, conductors, and supervisors to maintain show flow and guest safety.
• Remain active, attentive, and professional while visible to guests.
• Protect and maintain the Santa Suit, accessories, props, and event materials.
• Follow Verde Canyon Railroad safety policies and event procedures.
• Refrain from cell phone use, eating, or drinking anything other than water while in character or visible to guests.
• Help ensure The Magical Christmas Journey is a first-class holiday experience for every passenger.

Skills

Guest interaction

Public performance

Reliability

Punctuality

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Verde Canyon Railroad is seeking warm, engaging Seasonal Santas for The Magical Christmas Journey® in Clarkdale, Arizona. This public-facing role requires kindness, patience, and the ability to create magical moments for children and families on a moving train.

The season runs from late November through December. Auditions are required, and availability for rehearsals, training, evenings, weekends, and Christmas Eve is essential.