North Pole Experience Elf Performance Actors

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre 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 Santas North Pole experience.

Auditions: Sunday June 28th. Check in at 1:30pm 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

• 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