Knott's Scary Farm - Blackout Team Member

About the role

Knott's Scary Farm seeks individuals who are calm under pressure, observant, and able to stay alert and responsive. Blackouts are essential to the safe and seamless operations of Knott's Scary Farm Venues. This position supports Knott's Scary Farm Talent, monitors guest flow, and helps uphold safety and show quality of the experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety in mazes and attractions.
• Assists supervisors and guests with standard exiting procedures.
• Answers guests' questions; gives directions; keeps guests moving in an orderly, forward manner; and provides a safe and friendly controlled environment.
• Adheres to and enforces safety guidelines with guests in Halloween attractions.
• Cleans and maintains interior of attraction and queue.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Age requirement: 18+.
• Ability to work with employees and guests in a positive, productive, and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and diffuse tense situations such as disagreement with talent, being excessively scared, and attraction closures.
• Ability to comfortably stand for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to be exposed to entertainment special effects such as loud noises, fog, and strobing lights.
• Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates that include weekday/weekend nights and holidays.

Pay

$16.90 per hour.

Schedule

• Position ends October 31st, the last day of this year's Knott's Scary Farm event.
• Event dates (subject to change): September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27; October 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.