Elf Performance Actors

Seasonal Position

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! Seeking cheerful, dedicated performance actors who love the Christmas season to create a memorable, family friendly Santa's North Pole experience.

Auditions: Sunday, August 2nd. Check in at 11:30 a.m. at Human Resources. 3605 E Bougainvillea Ave Tampa, FL 33612

Compensation: base of $15.50/hour

What you get to do:

Create a realistic North Pole Elf experience for families at Busch Gardens Christmas TownConsistently 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 guestsEngage in extensive guest interactions to create a realistic North Pole experienceTake and implement direction from Production TeamMaintain a professional, in character demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co-workersPerform other duties as assigned based on business needThis is a seasonal position that ends on December 24th, 2026

What it takes to succeed:

At least 18 years of ageMaintaining a tidy and safe work areaResponsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shiftsAvailable 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)Available for rehearsals, to include weekend days which occur on select nights prior to the event openingsAble to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition processPrevious performance experience as a North Pole elf character preferredTalent must have the ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions to include outside elementsCostumes will be provided by Busch Gardens and will remain the property of Busch GardensBased on needs and availability some positions will not work every night of the eventDevelops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearanceFollows through on show notes to ensure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production TeamMaintain personal appearance by meeting and adhering to costume and make-up requirementsThe perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

FREE park admissionDiscounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friendsPark discounts on food, merchandise, etc.Scholarship opportunitiesExclusive employee events and giveawaysEEO 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.

Salary: USD 15.5 per hour