What are the responsibilities and job description for the Costumed Character (16 years or Older) position at OC Fair & Event Center?
Position Title: Costumed Character
Rate of Pay: $17.00 per hour
Position Purpose:
Performs as a costumed character and host during the annual OC Fair and/or at marketing and public relations events to promote the annual OC Fair. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed 122 days.
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Essential Functions:
- Study and learn the character profile and appropriately portray that character during appearances.
- Abide by the Costume Character Code of Conduct, including appropriately interacting with the public.
- Adhere to an established appearance schedule at the annual OC Fair or during scheduled media/public relations events.
- Pose for photographs with OC Fair guests.
- Serve as a costumed character host, ensuring the safety of the other employees and proper interaction with OC Fair guests.
- Clean and inspect the costume as instructed at the end of every shift.
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Due to costume size limitations, must be between 5’0” and 5’10” in height (depending on the character assigned) and able to fit into existing costumes.
- Due to the size of the costumes the follow measurements are required:
- Orange: (height) 5’ – 5’ 5” (weight) 140 lbs max
- Corn: (height) 5’ 4” – 5’ 7” (weight) 160 max
- Cotton Candy: (height) 5’ – 5.5’ (weight) 135 lbs max
- Strawberry: (height) 5’ 3” – 5’ 6” (weight) 150 lbs max
- Lemon: (height) 5' 2 – 5’ 5” (weight) 150 lbs max
- Must be naturally creative, enthusiastic and animated.
- Ability to work long hours during an irregular schedule, including early mornings and on weekends, in all weather conditions, including the ability to work all 23 days of the annual OC Fair.
- Must be able to positively interact non-verbally with OC Fair guests and team members of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.
- Excellent customer service and guest interaction skills necessary.
- Must be flexible in order to meet the changing demands of this fast-paced department.
- Ability to wear a confining full body character costume for up to 20-30 minutes at a time.
- Must be able to properly and safely lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Preferences
- Previous experience performing in a full body costume.
- Previous experience interacting with and perform in front of individuals and crowds.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to walk, climb and stand wearing a heavy and oversized costume for up to 30 minutes at a time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.
Salary : $17
