North Pole Experience 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, June 28th. Check in at 1:30 pm at Human Resources. 3605 E Bougainvillea Ave Tampa, FL 33612

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

Responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts

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)

Available for rehearsals, to include weekend days which occur on select nights prior to the event openings

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

Based on needs and availability some positions will 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: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

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.

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