Seasonal Grounds & Facilities / Magical Christmas Journey Character

Verde Canyon Railroad is seeking energetic, dependable, and flexible team members to join us for our holiday season and help bring the Magical Christmas Journey to life!

This unique seasonal position begins as part of our Grounds & Facilities team, helping transform Verde Canyon Railroad into a festive Christmas experience. As the season progresses, the position transitions into an exciting role as one of our Magical Christmas Journey actors or characters.

Phase 1: Grounds & Facilities / Holiday Setup

October 1 to November 23

During the first portion of the season, you will assist our Grounds & Facilities team with decorating and preparing the railroad, trains, and surrounding areas for the Magical Christmas Journey.

Responsibilities may include:

• Installing and arranging Christmas decorations, lights, displays, and holiday décor.
• Assisting with decorating and preparing train cars and guest areas.
• Setting up and maintaining outdoor holiday displays.
• Using ladders safely while decorating and completing assigned tasks.
• Moving, carrying, organizing, and storing decorations and supplies.
• Helping keep grounds and facilities clean, safe, and guest-ready.
• Completing multiple different tasks throughout the workday as needed.
• Working both independently and as part of a team.
• Assisting other departments with holiday preparations when needed.

Phase 2: Magical Christmas Journey Actor / Character

Approximately November 27 to December 24

Once holiday setup is complete, the position transitions into becoming part of the Magical Christmas Journey entertainment team.

Team members may be assigned to portray or assist with characters such as:

• Christmas Elves
• Santa Claus
• Animal Mascots
• Other Magical Christmas Journey characters and entertainment roles

Character team members help create a fun, welcoming, and memorable Christmas experience for our guests. This role requires enthusiasm, reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to interact with children, families, and guests throughout the experience.

Applicants must:

• Be comfortable standing and working for long periods of time.
• Be able to safely stand and work on a ladder.
• Be willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including cold, wind, rain, and changing temperatures.
• Be comfortable performing physical and active work throughout the shift.
• Be flexible and willing to perform multiple different tasks during the same workday.
• Be dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Be comfortable interacting with guests and portraying a holiday character.
• Be willing to wear costumes and/or mascot attire when assigned.
• Be available to work the seasonal schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.