The POLAR EXPRESS Cast Member - Elf

American Heritage Companies; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rail Events Inc. is producing The POLAR EXPRESS™ in Branson, MO. The Cast Member - Elf position involves entertaining guests on a moving train and assisting Santa with delivering the first gift of Christmas.

Responsibilities include performing 2-3 shows per night, maintaining props, and ensuring a clean, safe environment onboard the train. This seasonal role requires an outgoing, energetic performer capable of withstanding cold weather and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly, and engaging personality.
• Must be high energy and able to perform multiple shows per night.
• Experience in acting or dancing strongly preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing in front of crowds of 50 or less.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Entertain 24-42 guests per train car, 2-3 shows per night
• Clean and inventory props
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Outgoing personality

Energetic

Acting or dancing experience

Crowd performance ability

Lifting 25 pounds

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BRANSON, MO 65616, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Title: The POLAR EXPRESS™ Cast Member - Elf

Department: Branson Scenic Railway/Special Events

Reports to: Special Events, Concessions & Retail Manager

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $16-$17/hour

Location: Branson, MO

Job Description

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ is a licensed event through Rail Events Inc. and Warner Brothers Studios. It is a theatrical show based on the movie THE POLAR EXPRESS™ that takes place on a moving train. The POLAR EXPRESS™ Elf provides a source of entertainment and assists Santa in delivering the first gift of Christmas to all guests onboard The POLAR EXPRESS™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Entertain 24-42 guests per train car, 2-3 shows per night


• Clean and inventory props


• Maintaining a clean work environment


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Job Requirements

• Outgoing, friendly, and engaging personality


• Must be high energy and be able to perform multiple shows per night.


• Experience in acting or dancing strongly preferred


• Must be comfortable performing in front of crowds of 50 or less


• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Work Environment

• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required


• Able to work in cold, snowy and otherwise inclement winter weather


• Work in uneven or unsteady spaces, onboard a moving train