JOB SUMMARY:
A scare actor will help to provide the guests a unique experience by working in a haunted maze, a scare zone, or as a roaming actor. This position plays an integral part of making the attractions come to life! Please apply if you want to get paid to scare people!
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Scare guests as the enter the Haunts and Scare zones located throughout the park
- Greet all guests in the scariest way possible
- Ideal candidates have an enthusiasm for acting and creativity and are willing to transform into a frightening creature through full makeovers and costuming including the use of masks
- Scare Actors must remain in costume and makeup throughout the entirety of their scheduled shifts
- Must demonstrate control, restraint, and awareness in order to minimize the escalation of situations in which a guest may get overly scared
- Maintain a safe environment by keeping at least an arms distance between self and the guests, keeping escape routes clean, and following any other safety standards
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school education; Must be 16 years old or older.
Languages: English
Skills:
- Communication: Playful, outgoing, friendly, positive attitude, and a guest centric personality
- Problem Solving/Analysis: Define problems, and offer solutions to maintain a positive guest experience
- Flexibility: Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Initiative and Adaptability: Take initiative and maintain calm in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Physical: Must be able to stand, walk kneel, and crouch for extended periods in various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow; Must be able to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines
Palace Entertainment
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