Costume Specialist, Senior | Seasonal | Sesame Place California

SEASONAL POSITION

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

Job Overview:

• Enthusiastically represents United Parks & Resorts by displaying a positive attitude maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining costuming integrity of assigned shows and productions.
• Maintain cleanliness safety and quality standards through all assigned tasks.
• Construct new costumes.
• Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning care and maintenance of costumes. This includes making needed repairs to costumes costume characters costume overlays wigs headpieces footwear and the laundering and storage of costumes.
• Responsible for the install and strike of assigned festivals and shows.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of costuming areas and stocking adequate inventory and costuming repair materials.
• As needed assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers and insuring costumes are properly pre-set and postset during shows and events
• Assist with pre-setting costumes for special events/functions.
• Attend and assist with dress rehearsals and onstage approvals when required.
• Maintain frequent open communication of costume character costuming needs and updates with Stage Managers Dresser Team Costuming Staff and Management to ensure all costume characters are in working order and in top quality condition and appearance; including but not limited to costume characters and festival specific costumes.
• Assist with Opening and Closing duties in the Costume Shop.
• Assist with Entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors Vendors and our Guests
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience with costume construction repair or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items.
• Years of experience needed with specific skills
• Certifications including Drivers License
• At least 18 years of age.

What it takes to succeed:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read write and speak English; positive attitude team player; multi-tasking skills collaboration skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks under high pressure.
• Be team-oriented with a kid-siderate attitude.
• Have excellent organizational skills; experience with project management a plus.
• Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems.
• Excellent hand and industrial machine sewing skills.
• Construction and/or costume design abilities preferred.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and teach others to assist based on needs of item.
• Experience with or be willing to learn airbrush techniques and designs.
• Experience with or be willing to learn wig care and maintenance.
• Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations costume construction replace zippers and snaps.00
• Theme Park experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word Office and Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Must be able to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Regular use of hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights if needed.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling squatting bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Availability:

• This is a seasonal role
• During the peak season must have 5 days of unrestricted availability to include the weekends
• You must be able to work varied schedules including nights weekends and holidays
• The Sesame Place season runs from March 2026 through Labor Day 2026 with onboarding and all required training to be completed prior to the start of the season.
• Hours my fluctuate based on business need; may be scheduled up to 40 hours weekly.

Work Conditions:

• Work indoors and in outside weather conditions (i.e. direct sunlight wet and/or humid)
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to manage time wisely and set priorities effectively.
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages different ethic/cultural backgrounds and/or language and individuals with special needs.
  

Compensation: 17.50 USD per hour

Starting Base Pay:

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.