Park Characters

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is casting energetic performers for park-character roles at Knott’s Berry Farm. Auditions are scheduled at the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park, CA, with sign-in at 10:30am and the audition at 11:00am on October 14, 2026. Roles require 4’7”–5’3” height, outdoor suitability, and strong movement abilities.

Compensation is $16.90 per hour. Candidates should prepare to move in full costume and may be asked to learn a dance sequence.

Qualifications

• Talent within height range 4’7”–5’3”
• Availability for nights, weekends, holidays
• Willingness to perform as a character host
• Pass a background check if 18+
• Provide records of previous employment and education as required

Responsibilities

• Meeting scheduling availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Using talents to enrich Knott’s Berry Farm’s atmosphere for guests
• Staying in character on-stage and interacting with guests
• Working with a team to achieve entertainment goals
• Performing duties as scripted and/or conceived
• Providing guest service per Six Flags standards
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work area and following safety guidelines
• Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in policies
• Adhering to costuming and grooming standards in guidelines
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Skills

Height requirement

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 is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
• Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law