Temporary Experience Performer / Actor - Holiday Pop-Up

Temporary Experience Performer Calling all actors, performers, improv lovers, and big personalities!

This holiday season, Squishable is bringing a playful new pop-up experience to Mall of America — and we're looking for energetic performers to help bring it to life.

Our immersive Plush Parlor experience will transport guests into a colorful, whimsical world inspired by the fun and personality of Squishable. As a Temporary Experience Performer, you'll become part of that world, interacting with guests, playing a character, creating memorable moments, and helping make every visit feel like an experience rather than just a trip to the store.

What You'll Do Perform an assigned character or role within our Plush Parlor experience Greet and interact with guests while staying in character Use improvisation and storytelling to create fun, personalized interactions Help guide guests through different parts of the experience Encourage participation, laughter, photos, and memorable moments Learn and perform provided character backgrounds, talking points, and experience elements Adapt your performance based on the guests you're interacting with — from young children to adults Work closely with the retail and experience teams to keep the space energetic, welcoming, and running smoothly Support light guest-service and experience-related tasks as needed Who We're Looking For You don't need a long professional acting resume — we're looking for people who can commit to a character, think on their feet, and genuinely enjoy entertaining people.

You may be a great fit if you have experience in theater, acting, improv, children's entertainment, theme parks, immersive experiences, live events, or other performance-based work.

Most importantly, you should be:

Energetic, expressive, and comfortable performing in front of others Confident improvising and interacting with guests one-on-one Comfortable engaging with children and families Able to stay in character while adapting to unexpected interactions Reliable and comfortable working in a busy, high-energy environment Available for a flexible seasonal schedule, including weekends, evenings, and peak holiday dates The Details Location: Mall of America – Bloomington, MN

Start Date: November 2026

Duration: Temporary seasonal position through the holiday season

Schedule: Part-time and/or full-time seasonal schedules may be available; weekend and holiday availability is required.

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

This is a temporary seasonal opportunity and is perfect for performers looking for a fun, interactive role during the holiday season.

If you're ready to put on a character, make people smile, and help us create a holiday experience guests will remember, we'd love to meet you.

To apply, please submit your resume and tell us a little about your performance, acting, improv, or entertainment experience.