Character Performer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educate guests on our brand, amenities, and promotions


• Increase brand awareness by bringing the Toucan mascot to life


• Have friendly, positive, and informative interactions with guests


• Greet and engage with guests of all ages


• Perform and provide guests service through performance, silent gestures, and character poses


• Engage and delight our guests to provide long-lasting memories and positive interactions


• Consistently execute costume maintenance to ensure operational show-ready condition


• Maintain communication with supervisors by answering texts, calls, and emails in a timely manner


• Transport booth and materials to event locations


• Set up and break down event materials for each shift


• Store and secure company property when not in use


• Adhere to brand marketing standards


• Ability to learn brand subject matter and speak confidently in public settings


• Provide feedback on the brand and share new ideas that may attract additional guests


• Perform all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old


• Previous character performing experience preferred


• Candidate must be 5’6"- 5’11" for this position due to costume fitment


• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent


• Able to perform both indoors and outdoors in full costume


• Work effectively in a hot and claustrophobic costume environment


• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time


• Physically able to balance, stoop, kneel, sit, crouch and stand as needed to perform duties


• Display good nonverbal communication skills needed to bring the character to life


• Ability to read social cues to help understand the level of interaction guests are comfortable with


• Must be willing and able to work odd or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays


• Must be willing to travel to off-site events within a 300-mile radius of Foley, AL


• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative


• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record; required for company auto insurance


• Must be able to lift items up to 25 lbs


• Able to work outdoors in sunny, hot, humid, cold, and rainy conditions