The Santa's List Elf Performer may act, sing and/or dance in a scripted experience under the direction of the show's director, musical director, or producer to provide park guests with a world class entertainment experience. Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform as a specific, workshop elf role Convey memorized dialogue Follow directions as set forth by the show's Director, Musical Director, Supervisor or Producer Interact with Guests while remaining in character promoting the ultimate experience, meeting Santa After the initial rehearsal period, the individual performer is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of Santa's List Elf role throughout each production of Santa's List while interacting with guests from the beginning of Santa's Elf que line to meeting Santa. Be mindful of safety while escorting guests through Santa's List Experience Following initial technical training, you must be able to operate an iPad, a printer, and communicate any technical issues in a timely manner Must wear assigned costume Maintain line throughput to optimize line speed within assigned areas of the experience Use workshopped improvisational skills to interact with the guests Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time Education and Experience Required Must be 14 years of age or older Experience performing solo or in an ensemble Knowledge of and experience with interpreting dialogue Professional experience working in a theme park, cruise ships, professional theater, etc. preferred Formal training in voice, dance, and/or acting preferred Improvisation performance experience a plus Must have a good speaking voice that projects well Must be able to memorize scripts Over 17: Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of onboarding process which includes background screening and pre-employment drug screening Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work Must be self-motivated and disciplined Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information Must be committed to continuous improvement Must maintain a professional appearance with good personal hygiene Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers Must be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills Must show appreciation of others Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts Able to comprehend instructions and retain information Able to perform duties consistently with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests Able to be flexible and handle frequent changes in priorities Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation Able to tolerate various temperatures while working indoors and outdoors Able to meet the physical demands of the job Able to stand for long periods of time The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.