What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hype Squad - Costume Character [Part-Time] position at San Antonio Zoo?
Hype Squad - Costume Character [Part-Time]
Collaborate with a passionate Zoo Crew in San Antonio
Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the place you choose to work at will support and guide you. With a diversity of passionate people, San Antonio Zoo is a place where you can collaborate with others securing a future for wildlife.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The Hype Squad—Costume Characters consistently demonstrate awesome guest service through character acting and provide positive and informative interactions with guests and team members alike.
As a Hype Squad Costume Character, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people in San Antonio. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Pose for photographs in costume at designated locations.
- Follow the daily agendas for appearances created by the CE Manager, in accordance with operational events and Prospectus requests.
- Actively communicates with the team and CE Manager.
- Lead by example and provide constructive criticism to ensure each character actor is performing to standards.
- Act as escort to costumed character, monitoring crowds to ensure Performer and Guest safety. Interact with Guests in a supporting role according to guidelines provided.
- Maintain costume, including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
- Maintain and clean performers' areas.
- Ensure all costume character actors are adhering to safety guidelines including timed breaks and promoting climate safety practices.
- Coordinate with other departments as needed when entertainment needs are requested.
- Comply with all Zoo guidelines and policies.
- Perform other activities such as dance parties, and giveaways for guests, and provide general entertainment when mascot appearances are not requested, as well as assist the Consumer Events team as needed.
- Constantly exhibit an attitude of service inside and outside of the zoo, showing hospitality to all.
- Be fully committed to the mission of San Antonio Zoo to create awareness that inspires action to care for the wild world we steward and the animals we protect.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, the San Antonio Zoo recommends the following skills/qualifications:
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in costume.
- Prior experience in public speaking or performance is preferred.
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Must be available for all rehearsals.
- Must be able to work with limited vision in the enclosed headpiece.
The San Antonio Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. San Antonio Zoo will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
