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Job Summary
Job Title: Santas Magic Character
Employment Status:Seasonal part time Non-exempt
Location:On-site
Department:Education
Reports To: Education Events Manager
We value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. OCM encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin marital status disability or veteran status.
Mission: To engage the imagination and create excitement about learning.
Who We Are: Omaha Childrens Museum (OCM) is a mission-driven non-profit that has positively influenced the lives of children for more than 50 years. OCM recognizes that behind every great organization there are great people. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
OCM is a dynamic interactive space designed to ignite the curiosity and creativity of children through engaging exhibits workshops and events. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive educational and fun environment that supports the learning and growth of all children. Our mission extends beyond our walls as we strive to be a community hub for early childhood development connecting with childcare providers teens young parents and early childhood advocates.
Position Summary:Come be a part of an immersive experience that includes a scripted show helping Santa find his way to the museum. As a seasonal character you will be taking on the larger than life role as one of Santas elves! Lead the short performance and guide guests through a meet and greet with Santa.
Key Responsibilities:
Character performing
- Memorize lines and cues
- Perform engaging exciting shows in full costume and makeup
- Individually interact with guests while in character during meet and greets to provide a personalized experience
- Respond to ongoing feedback
- Verify all props and performance materials are set and in working condition
- Communicate any costuming/supply needs to the Education/Exhibits team
- Work with the Education Events Manager on special events pertaining to the exhibit and holiday season
- Provide a positive learning environment for children by resetting cleaning and organizing the exhibit throughout the day
- Assist with photo taking for families
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must enjoy working with the public and demonstrate friendliness professionalism enthusiasm and a customer-focused approach
- Must be able to work a weekday and weekend schedule
- Successful completion of a background check required
- High level of punctuality and dependability
- High energy
- Sound decision making
- Desire to interact with guests of all ages
- Positive and adaptive attitude
- Perform memorized timed scripted performances
- Comfortable in front of a crowd as small as 5 and as large as 75
- Bilingual English/Spanish plus
Physical Qualification:
- Stand and walk for extended periods to engage with visitors and program participants
- Navigate different areas of the Museum to assist visitors and ensure a positive experience
- Bend stoop and reach to conduct inventory
- Perform repetitive tasks including administrative work and designing resources using computer software programs
- Push or pull equipment such as a small flatbed and wheeled cases
- Lift and carry items up to 20 pounds including educational materials art-making supplies and cleaning products as needed
Compensation:
Qualifications and experience will be considered in the compensation for this position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with the applicable federal state and local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the hiring process to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact.
To Apply
Please follow the application steps on our website or submit your cover letter and resume via email to and include the job role in the subject line.
