The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is hiring a limited number of SCARE ACTORS for the 2026 Haunt Season. Join our Scream Team and get PAID TO SCARE at one of the top rated haunts in America!
Haunt Season/Employment will run from Late Sept - Nov 1, 2026.
**Auditions start in June and are held in Miramar**
SEEKING candidates who are energetic, reliable, creative, creepy, and able to scare the daylights out of people! Applicants should be in good physical condition and be able to endure a physically and vocally demanding shift. This job entails standing, walking, running, jumping, crawling, crouching, screaming, speaking loudly, as well as working in small dark spaces, strobe lights, flashing lights, dirt, dust, fog juice, loud noises, wearing masks, wearing full over the head masks, wearing full makeup, wearing fake blood.
Must be at least 18 to apply.
Acting experience is not required.
If hired, a Background Check will be required.
WHEN YOU APPLY: be sure that your personal email address is listed in your resume or cover letter. If selected to Audition, we will contact you directly via email. If you have any previous acting/theatre/haunt experience, please be sure to include that in a cover letter!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal
Pay: $17.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
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