Show Announcer $18.50/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland is hiring for a seasonal position in Vallejo, California, as an MC or character for live animal shows. Candidates must demonstrate strong acting techniques and confidently engage with a live audience. Responsibilities include following presentation schedules, performing in various extreme weather conditions, and maintaining cleanliness in performance areas. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in theatre, high energy, and enthusiasm for guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to confidently perform in front of a live audience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Physical capability to handle costume weight and perform in variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in live animal shows as an MC or character.
• Follow daily schedule for presentations as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Performance skills

Improvisation

Strong acting technique

Education

Background or degree in Theatre

Job description

Overview

This is a seasonal position lasting for the 2026 operating season only. Seasonal associates are let go for a period of no less than 13 weeks at the end of the 2026 operating season.

Responsibilities

• Perform in live animal shows as an MC or character
• Follow daily schedule for presentations as directed by the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
• Communicate and follow instructions from Animal Care Specialists as situations change
• Meet performance measurements and quality standards from the Entertainment Senior Supervisor
• Occasionally participate in creative production work
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance standards through all assigned tasks
• Maintain departmental and area safety policies and procedures
• Must work well with others and be able to work in crowds, heat and cold for two (2) - Four (4) hour intervals during rehearsals and for 15-minute performances up to four (4) times a day.
• Must also have high energy, enthusiasm and be able to interact with guests, maintain clean dressing rooms, and transport costumes to/from the performance location and wardrobe
• Must be able to complete own stage makeup in conjunction with show guidelines

Qualifications

• The ability to confidently perform in front of a live audience.
• The skills to improvise interactions with guests and other characters preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate strong acting technique
• A background or degree in Theatre
• Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age
• Physical Requirements:
• Constantly standing, talking, climbing walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping, bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
• Must be able to carry and wear 5 to 10 pounds of costume weight
• All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.