Entertainment Escort & Stage Assistant Opportunities (Statused – Part Time & Seasonal)
ENTERTAINMENT ESCORT: Responsible for facilitating Entertainment performances. Position promotes positive guest experiences through one-on-one interactions with guests and by assisting performers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitates entertainment performances by providing positive service and accurate information to guests according to Entertainment departmental guidelines and expectations. Responsible for the safety and physical well-being of performers while on set. This includes; assisting with lines, camera and photos, autograph books and other guest/management needs. Responsible for safely escorting performance vehicles to, on and from set, while monitoring guest safety.
- Assists and accompanies Entertainment performers to, on and from assigned sets. Supports Animated Characters with Dressing/Undressing character costumes including Zippers, Snaps, shoes and Head pieces.
- Responsible for assisting in operational/administrative duties which may include; daily set up and strike of stanchions and signage, proper use and refueling of company vehicles, and completion of daily paperwork.
- Follows daily care guidelines for character costumes in order to maintain the integrity of the performance or role and provides communication to management regarding costume problems, issues and concerns.
- Expected to occasionally participate in Entertainment performances as directed by Entertainment Management.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SCOPE: Responsible for ensuring performer and guest safety during guest/character interactions and upholding UO’s Mission of delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests.
EDUCATION: High school degree or GED Preferred
EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years theme park or guest service experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
STAGE ASSISTANT: Assists the Entertainment Technicians, within the assigned venue, with props and presets.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures all props are preset correctly prior to each performance.
- Ensures that the Stage/Area are clean and free of obstructions.
- Assists with guests and audience interactions when directed by Entertainment Management to promote a positive guest experience.
- Provides assistance to the performers with costume changes
- Attends all mandatory training and development classes to enhance job performance.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: High school degree or GED Preferred
EXPERIENCE: 6 months to 1 year experience within the professional theme park or entertainment industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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