Professional Santa Claus

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a friendly Professional Santa Claus for Lights Before Christmas and other seasonal events. This temporary, non-exempt role runs from November 17, 2026 to December 23, 2026, with overtime eligibility after 40 hours per week.

The Santa will greet families, engage in conversations, and pose for photos while maintaining a professional beard, suit, and demeanor to create a joyful environment for all guests.

Qualificações

• Previous employment as Santa and/or completion of 'Santa School'.
• Experience working with children and familiarity with the wonders of Santa.
• Must supply your own Santa suit; a natural white beard is preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screenings and adherence to Lights Before Christmas guidelines.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Responsabilidades

• Greet families with a welcoming attitude and engage in friendly conversation.
• Pose for photos with guests of all ages.
• Maintain costume and appearance professionally, including beard and mannerisms.

Conhecimentos

Santa experience

Child interaction

Communication

Formação académica

Santa School completion

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Professional Santa Claus

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Job Duration: This position is temporary and expected to run from November 17, 2026 to December 23, 2026.

The Toledo Zoo is currently looking for a kind and friendly Santa Claus for Lights Before Christmas and special events. Santa will greet families with a welcoming attitude, engage in friendly conversation, and pose for photos with guests, children, and adults of all ages. They will maintain their costume and appearance, ensuring their beard, Santa suit, and mannerisms are professional. This position requires excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills with the personable and calm demeanor needed to create a comfortable and joyful environment for all.

Reporting to the Director of Merchandise Operations, this seasonal position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over forty (40) in a work week.

Minimum Training & Qualifications:

• Previous employment as a Santa and/or complete of 'Santa School'.
• Experience working with children and familiarity with the specifics of the wonder of Santa.
• Must supply your own Santa suit and a natural white beard is preferred.
• Require successful completion of pre-employment screenings and adherence to Lights Before Christmas - Santa at the Toledo Zoo Guidelines.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.