SEASONAL ST. NICHOLAS ACTOR

ArtsQuest; West Zollarsville (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Costumes provided

Job summary

ArtsQuest Bethlehem is seeking a Seasonal St. Nicholas Actor for Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. The five-week position aligns with festival hours, and costumes are provided for a welcoming, family-friendly experience.

You will greet visitors, interact with children and families, and help create a magical holiday atmosphere while maintaining safety and decorum during busy event times.

Qualifications

• Understanding and embodiment of St. Nicholas (not Santa Claus).
• Ability to listen and interact with children through seniors.
• Ability to promote the magic of the holiday season to all patrons.

Responsibilities

• Present a jolly and joyous image at all times.
• Interact with children through seniors in a positive and respectful manner.

Skills

Public interaction

Customer service

Engaging children

Body language

Tools

Costume etiquette

Job description

• Base Pay $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category SEASONAL
• Employee Type Seasonal

Description

Seasonal St. Nicholas Actor

Position Overview

The St. Nicholas actor will work with ArtsQuest volunteers and professional photography team ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for visiting patrons of Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. This is a five-week long position during festival hours. St. Nicolas will greet children, individuals and families and have photos taken. Costumes will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Present a jolly and joyous image at all times.
• Interact with children through seniors in a positive and respectful manner.

Duration of position:

November 13 - December 20, 2026

Hours of Work:

St. Nicholas hours will be scheduled during the festival hours noted:

• Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fridays, November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11 & 18: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Saturdays, November 14, 21 & 28 and December 5, 12 & 19: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sundays, November 15, 22 & 29 and December 6, 13, 20: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Breakfast with St. Nick events:

• November 28 and December 5, 12, 13 and 19: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Understanding and embodiment of St. Nicholas (not Santa Claus).
• Ability to listen and interact with children through seniors.
• Ability to promote the magic of the holiday season to all patrons.

Physical Abilities Required:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel frequently required.
• Sitting for extended periods
• Ability to see, hear, speak, and listen frequently required.
• Ability to work indoors in the air conditioning/heat and outdoors in all types of weather conditions when necessary.
• Employment is contingent upon a clear Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance run by ArtsQuest.
• Must have valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation to job location.
• Smoking is not permitted during work hours, excepting breaks, or in a location where patrons can see.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.

Work Culture:

ArtsQuest's cultivates a culture of the following Core Values: Be Transparent, Act Generously, Be Curious, Serve our Communities, and Find Joy.

• We value a collaborative work style as well as the ability to work cross-functionally.
• We sometimes work long and unusual hours, including some evenings, weekends and holidays.