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Costumed Character Performer (Part-Time)
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What they do
An Actor or Entertainer portrays characters and assumes roles in performances, host television programs, or entertain in front of live audiences. Works in film or television and theatre, including professional and community based theatre. May work as a narrator, provide voiceovers for commercials or animated films or record audio versions of books; may play characters in theme parks or in living history museums. May perform comedy acts or other stage acts.
$49,431 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- $28 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Experience working with children Dancing Performing background checks Cheerleading Teaching Full Job Description We are hiring someone to bring our mascot to life.
WHAT YOU WOULD DO
- Appear in costume at the restaurant during family hours, greeting guests and hanging out with kids
- Represent our mascot at community events: parades, school visits, youth sports, festivals, charity nights
- Stay fully in character. No talking. All body language, energy, and instincts.
- Pose for photos, lead simple games, and work a room without a script
- Work with our marketing team on short video and photo content
- Help maintain and transport the costume with care
WHO THIS IS RIGHT FOR
- Theater, improv, dance, cheer, or mascot experience, or a background working with kids such as camp counselor, childcare, coaching, teaching, or party entertainment
- Comfortable being the center of attention with no dialogue to hide behind
- Genuinely likes kids and reads a room well, including the kid who is scared and needs space
- Physically able to be active in a full costume for stretches at a time
- Reliable and on time.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass a background check
- Reliable transportation, including to off-site community events
- 18 or older
- Able to commit to about 10 hours per week, mostly late afternoons, evenings, and some weekend event days
- Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
PAY AND SCHEDULE
- $22 to $28 per hour depending on experience
- About 10 hours per week with a genuinely flexible schedule, which works well alongside school, another job, or a performing career
Benefits:
flexible scheduling. No health, dental, vision, retirement, or paid time off is offered with this position.HOW TO APPLY
Apply through this listing, or email with a short note about your performance or kid-wrangling background. A link to any video of you performing is a fast track. No formal resume required. Simple EJ's Kitchen & Tap is an equal opportunity employer.Pay:
$22.00- $28.