Talent (Actor) and Event Staff - Phantom Field Haunted Attractions

The Premier Media & Entertainment Companies, Inc.; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Complimentary admission tickets

Fun work environment

Job summary

A seasonal haunted attraction in Orange, Virginia is seeking passionate individuals for its Talent and Event Staff team. Responsibilities include creating immersive scare experiences and providing positive customer service. The ideal candidates will be reliable, creative, and eager to contribute. This temporary, entry-level position offers competitive compensation and family admission tickets. Join us for a fun and dynamic work environment at one of Central Virginia's largest haunted events!

Qualifications

• Eager and committed to providing a frightful experience.
• Reliable and trustworthy with minimal supervision.
• Has a passion for the entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with an immersive experience through creative interactions.
• Assume assigned character roles and interact with guests.
• Set-up and clean-up of operations.
• Able to work all or most operating days.

Skills

Customer service

Creativity

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Phantom Field is seeking qualified, eager, and professional individuals to join its Talent and Event Staff team for PhantomFest, the largest haunted attraction event in Central Virginia's history coming this Fall. The individuals selected for these positions act as the foundation for the entire business and are responsible for personifying our mission and brand promise of providing an immersive, world-class, frightful experience that leave guests feeling fulfilled and terrorized. All applicants should expect to be familiar with the responsibilities of both Talent and Event Staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To provide guests with an overall immersive experience through creative jump-scares and interactive haunts.
• Assume the role of an assigned character and interact with guests using the materials at your disposal.
• Must be able to avoid breaking character from the beginning of your character appointment to end.
• To provide guests with an overall positive and memorable experience through world class customer service initiatives and pristine hospitality.
• Effectively deliver instructions to guests and ensure that they adhere to posted guidelines.
• Be able to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to become familiar with all work stations throughout the park.
• Responsible for assisting in the set-up and clean-up of the operation and primary workspace.
• Must be available to work all or most days of the operating season. (October 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31, and November 1.)
• Will perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Officer for Operations & the Chief Executive Officer.

What We're Looking For

• Eager and committed individuals committed to providing a premier frightful experience for our guests.
• Loyal individuals who believe in our brand mission and are committed to fostering positive growth within the business.
• Reliable and trustworthy individuals who can perform the duties expected of them with minimal supervision.
• Individuals that have a passion for this line of work and have an impeccable work ethic.
• Individuals who like having FUN while they work.

What You'll Gain With Us

• A Competitive Compensation package that compliments hard-work and commitment.
• Complimentary admission tickets for you and your family to enjoy.
• A seasonal job that allows you to have FUN while earning a paycheck.

What to Expect

• A fast-paced, positive, and fun work environment that fosters professional growth in each of its employees.
• We are a growing company; your overall flexibility as an employee is vital to our success as a business.

Who We Are

Phantom Field is an annual haunted entertainment attraction that aims to deliver the most immersive Halloween experience for its victims. Located in Orange, Virginia; 2025 marks Phantom Field's third year of operation with the most largest haunted attraction event in Central Virginia's history: PhantomFest. After two incredibly successful years, Phantom Field is looking to build on its success by acquiring a team of quality actors and staff members to help deliver a premier frightful experience for our guests!

Phantom Field is a subsidiary of The Premier Media and Entertainment Companies, headquartered in Orange County, Virginia.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Entertainment Providers

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