Night of Lights OC, is looking to hire high-energy performers with the ability to quickly pick up choreography and perform it enthusiastically, multiple times a night for our upcoming Night of Lights OC experience at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, November 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022.
The primary role of the Costumed Dancer/ Character Performer is to interact with guests and perform as directed to entertain guests and assist in telling the story that will take place throughout the event. Plus, assist in bringing holiday joy to everyone attending!
Job Duties
- Entertains guests as a Costumed Dancer/Character Performer by bringing to life the story behind the event
- Meets venue and event standards for performance and conduct
- Maintains clear and concise lines of communication with appropriate personnel in all production matters.
- Is responsible for the daily maintenance of the costumes worn, including cleaning, brushing, etc.
- Experience with live crowds and audience interaction
- Must be comfortable performing in a full costume, including a mask
- Performs role consistently for guests during several performance times per day, as assigned by event production
- Adheres to venues Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other venue-specific policies and procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Primarily outdoor event, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, and rain
- May be exposed to fog machines, cryo, loud noises, lasers, bright lights, etc…
Requirements
- Passionate about bringing joy to peoples lives and creating positive memories for those that attend Night of Lights OC
- PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION
- Must be a skilled dancer in the styles of Jazz Funk, Hip Hop and Street Jazz
- Must have the ability to quickly learn choreography and perform it multiple times per night
- Comfortable performing outdoors in heat, cold, humidity, and rain
- Must be comfortable performing in a full costume, including a mask
- Experience with live crowds and positive audience interaction
- Theme park experience desired, but not required
- Maintain the flexibility to improv (freestyle) when necessary
- Experience with character work
- May be exposed to fog machines, cryo, loud noises, lasers, bright lights, etc..
- MUST have OPEN AVAILABILITY from November 16th, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Benefits
$18/HR-$25/HR
COVID-19 COMPLIANCE
Safety at the Night of Lights Drive-Thru Experience is our top priority for our guests and team members. Guests will remain in their vehicles at all times and we will be using a contactless ticketing system. In addition, to provide a safe experience for all, we will be practicing all of the safety guidelines set forth by the CDC, including, but not limited to: daily staff health screenings/temperature checks, strict social distancing, hand washing, cleaning, and disinfecting high touch areas, and providing PPE for all staff.
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