2026 Haunt Talent Accelerated

About the role

Carowinds is searching for scare actors to join the Carolinas' largest Halloween event, SCarowinds. Candidates must be energetic, dedicated, exercise good judgment, and remain safety conscious at all times.

Responsibilities

• Scare guests of all ages without touching by using the element of surprise
• Entertain guests as a costumed character by bringing to life the personality of the specific character through hand/body movements and strong vocalization where applicable
• Develop gestures and movements unique to the character to make our guests scream in terror
• Wear complete costume, makeup, and/or mask provided as assigned
• Maintain a healthy and FUN scare experience for guests and fellow monsters

Requirements

• Be 16 or older
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Passion and excitement about Carowinds
• Demonstrate strong vocal tones & basic acting ability
• Ability to scream and speak before large groups of people
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during emotionally charged situations
• Ability to wear costumes with masks, and/or heavy make-up
• Ability to work in a dark or poorly lit area with special effects and atmospheric fog
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags parks
• FREE tickets for friends and family
• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise
• Work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Exclusive Team Member-only events