[NEohioPAL] Costume Character Position at Cleveland Botanical Garden

[Jen Anderson]

Cleveland Botanical Garden seeks to hire immediately for temporary
opportunity beginning as early as March 19, 2013:

 

 

  

 

 


POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

Job Title:      Costumed Character Entertainer/ Escort
Department:      Visitor Services

 

Reports To:      Guest Services Manager
Status:     Part time/ Hourly; Non-exempt; Seasonal

 

 

Primary Function: 

Represent the core values and brand of Cleveland Botanical Garden
through delighting and entertaining guests through the Garden's official
mascot.  Interact and greet guests while dressed in costume, or while
guiding and assisting others in costume.

 

Responsibilities: 

*	Appear 3- 5 times daily while wearing costume.
*	Ensure safety of all participants (including self) while in or
out of costume.
*	Interact and greet Garden guests in a fun, family-friendly, and
welcoming way.
*	Maintain "character" at all times when wearing costume while in
view of guests.
*	Costume maintenance and cleaning, as directed.
*	Maintain general knowledge of ongoing Garden activities to
promote through entertaining appearances both onsite and offsite at
special events.
*	Other duties as requested.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

*	Match  physical size limitations based upon costume dimensions.
*	Ability to wear a full-body costume for a minimum of thirty
minutes at a time in varying temperature conditions.
*	Ability to work flexible schedule on as needed basis.
*	Ability to interact effectively and courteously with Garden
staff and guests while being in character and communicating through
actions, or while out of character and communicating verbally about the
Garden's educational mission. 
*	Strong customer service skills, enthusiasm and creativity.
*	Desire to work with children and families.
*	Experience working with children or entertainment industry
background is preferred, but not required.

 

 

Physical Job Requirements:

*	Frequent standing/ moving about
*	Periodic kneeling/ crouching
*	Frequent reaching at or above shoulder level
*	Frequent bending/ stooping/ squatting
*	Some repetitive movement

*	Withstanding varying temperature conditions. 
*	Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

 

 

To apply, send resume to:

Human Resource Manager

Cleveland Botanical Garden

11030 East Boulevard

Cleveland, OH  44106

Email:  hr at cbgarden.org <mailto:hr at cbgarden.org> 

No phone calls, please.

 

 

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