Seasonal Scare Actor

Howl-O-Scream 2026 Scare Acting Team

Busch Gardens is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the Howl-O-Scream 2026 Scare Acting team. This is a seasonal position open from September through November 2026.

Compensation

• First Year: $15 per hour
• Returner: $15.50 per hour
• Incentive Pay: Earn an extra $1 on the hour for working 5 productive hours after 6pm starting September 24th.

What You Get to Do

• Perform as characters to startle and scare guests at Busch Gardens Tampa during Howl-O-Scream.
• Conduct multiple scares repetitively throughout the night of the event (some positions may involve strenuous physical activity).
• Clock in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts.
• Take and implement direction from persons of authority.
• Maintain a tidy and safe work area.
• Work well with a diverse group of co-workers.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work potentially between 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on rehearsal and event nights.
• Must be available for majority of event nights.
• Availability will be one factor used in determining employment offer and/or role placement.
• Many, but not all positions, require wearing makeup (provided by BGT).
• Some positions require wearing a costume mask, helmet, wig, or hat (provided by BGT).
• Costumes for characters will be provided by BGT and will remain the property of BGT.
• Must be able to perform assigned character for up to 2 hours at a time. Performance may include standing, walking, or other strenuous physical activity.
• Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis: stand, walk, climb, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp, and fine manipulation task.
• Position may be exposed to heat/cold temperature extremes, chemical, fumes/dust/odor, atmospheric lighting/strobe lighting/dim lighting.
• Based on needs and availability, some positions may not work every night of the event.

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

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.