Scare Actor- $14.50/Hr

Canada's Wonderland; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tickets

Promotion opportunities

Scholarships

Employee events

Free park access

Career skills

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland in Georgia is seeking a Scare Actor to haunt attractions, surprise guests at every turn, and help create a spine- chilling experience. Work with a team of monsters to deliver memorable scares while keeping safety and fun at the forefront.

Ideal candidates bring energy, creativity, and a passion for live performance. Shifts align with Fright Fest dates, Fridays through Sundays, Sept 1–Nov 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Must be able to work Fridays–Sundays from Sept 1, 2026 through Nov 1, 2026.
• Comfortable around strobe lights, fog, smoke, and other effects.
• Outgoing, energetic personality with strong stage presence.

Responsibilities

• Haunt attractions and deliver immersive scares.
• Roam with fellow monsters to surprise guests.
• Maintain a safe, entertaining experience for all guests.

Skills

Energetic personality

Live performance

Guest interaction

Job description

The graveyard shift just got a lot more exciting. As a Scare Actor, you'll haunt our attractions, surprise guests around every corner, and help create a spine-chilling experience they'll never forget. Whether lurking through haunted mazes or roaming the streets, you'll work alongside fellow monsters to deliver immersive scares while maintaining a safe, entertaining, and unforgettable experience for every guest. If you have the energy, creativity, and passion for live performance, this is your chance to become part of the fear behind the fun.

What's In It For You

• Free tickets for your family & friends!
• Promotion opportunities!
• Scholarship opportunities!
• Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
• Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
• Job and Career Building Skills
• Flexible scheduling

Payrate: $14.50/Hr.

All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Qualifications

Availability Requirement

Must be able to work all operating days (Fridays-Sundays) from September 1, 2026, through November 1, 2026. Due to the limited operating season of Fright Fest, applicants are required to disclose any scheduling conflicts occurring between August and November during the interview process.

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Be comfortable working around strobe lights, fog, theatrical smoke, and other special effects.
• Have an outgoing, energetic personality.
• Be able to carry 10-30 pounds of costumes or props.
• Be comfortable working in all kinds of weather, including rain and cold.
• Be willing to play multiple characters.
• Be able to walk, crouch, crawl, and perform for extended periods.
• Be able to wear a latex mask, silicone mask, or special effects makeup for long periods.
• Able to manage close interaction with park guests.

Working Conditions

• Work may be indoors or outdoors at various times of day.
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• You'll have close interaction with park guests.
• You'll use props, microphones, and other equipment.
• The job involves standing, walking, lifting, and carrying.

Audition Required

Be prepared to showcase your zombie walk, scream, accents or character voices, unique skills, and scare techniques. Do NOT wear scary makeup or a Halloween costume to the audition. Auditions dates will be sent via email.

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