SEASONAL POSITION
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what it’s like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
Seeking cheerful, dedicated performance actors who love the Christmas season to create a memorable, family friendly Santa's North Pole experience.
Auditions: Sunday, August 2nd. Check in at 11:30am at Human Resources. 3605 E Bougainvillea Ave Tampa, FL 33612
Compensation: base of $15.50/hour
What you get to do:
- Create a realistic North Pole Elf experience for families at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
- Consistently perform the same high energy experience repetitively throughout the night of the event to create a magical Christmas meet and greet with Santa Claus for guests
- Engage in extensive guest interactions to create a realistic North Pole experience
- Take and implement direction from Production Team
- Maintain a professional, in character demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co-workers
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business need
This is a seasonal position that ends on December 24th, 2026
What it takes to succeed:
- At least 18 years of age
- Maintaining a tidy and safe work area
- Responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts
- Available for shifts between the times of 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM on event nights and during some rehearsals (Shifts will vary and some start later in the day)
- Available for rehearsals, to include weekend days which occur on select nights prior to the event openings
- Able to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition process
- Previous performance experience as a North Pole elf character preferred
- Talent must have the ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions to include outside elements
- Costumes will be provided by Busch Gardens and will remain the property of Busch Gardens
- Based on needs and availability some positions will not work every night of the event
- Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance
- Follows through on show notes to ensure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production Team
- Maintain personal appearance by meeting and adhering to costume and make-up requirements
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- Previous performance experience as a North Pole elf character preferred
- Ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods
- Available for shifts between 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Available for rehearsals on weekend days before event openings
What We Do
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (now United Parks & Resorts) is a leading theme park and entertainment company that operates a portfolio of destination and regional theme parks across the United States, focusing on animal experiences and conservation.
