North Pole Experience Elf Performance Actors

What You Get To Do

• Create a realistic North Pole Elf experience for families at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
• Consistently perform the same high energy experience repetitively throughout the night of the event to create a magical Christmas meet and greet with Santa Claus for guests
• Engage in extensive guest interactions to create a realistic North Pole experience
• Take and implement direction from Production Team
• Maintain a professional, in character demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need

This is a seasonal position

That ends on December 24th, 2026

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years of age
• Maintaining a tidy and safe work area
• Available for shifts between the times of 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM on event nights and during some rehearsals (Shifts will vary and some start later in the day)
• Able to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition process
• Previous performance experience as a North Pole elf character preferred
• Talent must have the ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions to include outside elements
• Costumes will be provided by Busch Gardens and will remain the property of Busch Gardens
• Some positions may not work every night of the event
• Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance
• Follows through on show notes to ensure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production Team
• Maintain personal appearance by meeting and adhering to costume and make-up requirements

The perks of the position

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways