What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquarium Mascot position at Key West Aquarium?
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Position Summary
The Mascot – Sheldon C. Turtle represents the aquarium, promoting on-site and off site educational programs, as well as at community events, school presentations, and activities.
Employee Benefits
- ·Competitive pay and paid training: $20 per hour
- All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
- ·All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for:
- Paid sick time
- 401K plan with company matching*
- Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available
- Fun, upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
- First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents. Employer pays 100%
- Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions
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Essential Functions
- Performs as Sheldon C. Turtle at Key West Aquarium and community appearances.
- Represent the Key West Aquarium’s mission and core values in a positive and friendly manner on and off site.
- Maintains the proper use of the Sheldon C. Turtle Costume as directed.
- Interact, in character, with guests and staff at the Key West Aquarium and at community events.
- Distribute promotional items, and pose for photographs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently or as a team within the scope of established rules and regulations.
- An outgoing and creative personality
- Ability to perform in front of an audience
- Must be 5.6 or taller in height and able to wear the Sheldon C. Turtle costume comfortably and support the weight of the costume for extended periods of time.
- Must have good posture and physical ability to perform Sheldon C. Turtle actions such as standing for klong periods of time, kneeling, reaching, bending, and waving hands/arms.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Prior performance or interpretational experience strongly preferred.
Have a passion for helping people and making their Key West Aquarium experience a memorable one.
Successful candidate must pass a background search
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have housing secured in the Key West area?
Ability to Relocate:
- Key West, FL 33040: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
