Park Characters

Six Flags Corp; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Knott’s Berry Farm is casting energetic performers to bring our costumed characters to life for guests in outdoor venues. Auditions are scheduled with a sign-in at 10:30am and audition at 11:00am on October 14, 2026, at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park, CA.

Candidates must meet 4’7”–5’3” height and be prepared to move in full costumes while outdoors. Materials will be taught at the audition; flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Height within 4’7”–5’3” range.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to perform as a Character Host and assist guests.
• Background check may be required for 18+.
• Provide past employment, education, and personal references if required.

Responsibilities

• Meet scheduling availability requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Enrich Knott’s Berry Farm atmosphere for guests.
• Remain in character on-stage and interact with guests professionally.
• Work with team to achieve entertainment goals.
• Perform duties as scripted or conceived.
• Provide guest service per Six Flags standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work area.
• Fulfill attendance requirements.
• Adhere to Rules of Conduct and costume/grooming standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Movement abilities

Guest interaction

Energetic stage presence

Job description

Overview

$16.90 / hour

PARK CHARACTERS

AUDITION

October 14, 2026

Sign-in: 10:30am

Audition: 11:00am

To secure an audition reservation, please visit:

www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions

Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel(7675 Crescent Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)

HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS

4’7” – 5’3”

Knott’s Berry Farm is casting energetic performers with strong movement abilities to bring our costumed characters to life for our guests. Characters consist of varying well-known animated characters and a lineup of original Knott's Berry Farm characters. Those who would like to be considered must meet specific height qualifications (4'7' - 5'3'). Materials will be taught at the audition. Please come dressed ready to move. An ideal candidate is able to perform in fully covered character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height. Performers must have the ability and willingness to perform in outdoor venues wearing a head-to-toe character costume in varying Southern California temperatures, weather conditions and direct sunlight. Per the director's discretion, select candidates may be asked to learn a dance combination. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.90/hr.

Responsibilities

• Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays (Weekend Availability Preferred)


• Using your talents to enrich Knott’s Berry Farm’s atmosphere for guests


• Remaining in character while 'on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner


• Working as a member of a team to achieve overall entertainment goals set by leadership and show directors


• Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived


• Providing guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guests or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions


• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision


• Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in attendance policies


• Adhering to Six Flag’s Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures


• Performing other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications

• Talent within the height range of: 4’7” to 5’3”


• Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays


• Willingness to perform the duties of a Character Host and assist guests during the character meet and greet experience


• Costumed character experience preferred but not required


• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but a


• Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law