BooFest Event Lead 18+

About the role

Be the not-so-spooky and whimsical faces that staff our hay mazes, candy trails, family-friendly attractions, and themed zones during Boo Fest. You must be at least 18 years or older to apply and are looking to fill daytime shifts. We will work with your schedule!

Responsibilities

• Interact with children and families inside our family-friendly attractions and zones
• Transform into a friendly creature costume
• Greet and interact with the public at special park functions
• Take on a character role during Boo Fest (e.g., fairies, sprites, scarecrows, witches)
• Maintain a friendly character persona and safety at all times
• Be playful and friendly with an outgoing personality
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Remain in character at all times
• Create a family-friendly, positive experience for guests of all ages
• Wear assigned make-up, masks, costumes, prosthetics, and other costuming materials as necessary
• Operate a small prop
• Listen to direction from attractions leadership
• Keep escape routes and work locations clean
• Cover locations for breaks
• Restock candy for trick-or-treat trail
• Host Woody and Wally’s costume contests
• Check on Boo Fest staff
• All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lead a team with strong leadership skills
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to perform in an enclosed costume with limited sightlines
• Specific height and weight may be required for proper fit in specific costumes
• Must have a good attitude, appearance, and participate as a team member
• Must be able to cooperate well with other staff
• Must comply with Six Flags policy and standards
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including daytime hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available for rehearsals/training starting in early September
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, able to multi-task, and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Schedule

Daytime shifts, weekends, and holidays. Rehearsals/training start in early September.