Sesame Place – Costume CharacterHostsDJ

All interested individuals should submit an application prior to auditioning!

If youve got talent energy and a love for making people smile then Sesame Place San Diego wants YOU to join our Entertainment Team!

Bring Elmo Cookie Monster Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends to life through movement and character interaction.

Engage guests through live entertainment stage presentations games and interactive experiences. Hosts should have strong stage presence excellent communication skills and a fun outgoing personality.

Create an energetic atmosphere by providing music leading dance parties engaging guests on the microphone and helping deliver unforgettable entertainment experiences.

Dont miss your chance to bring Sesame Street to life! We cant wait to see YOU shine!

• Bring beloved Sesame Street characters and entertainment experiences to life for guests of all ages.
• Enthusiastically represent Sesame Place San Diego by displaying a positive attitude high level of energy and commitment to quality.
• Perform as a Costume Character Host Character Escort DJ Dancer and/or Puppeteer as assigned.
• Perform in stage shows dance parties meet-and-greets parades seasonal events and special entertainment offerings.
• Interact with guests while maintaining character integrity and creating memorable experiences.
• Lead games activities dance parties and audience participation experiences as assigned.
• Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters with the ability to perform all characters within your assigned height range.
• Perform duties as a Character Escort facilitating communication between characters and guests while ensuring a safe and engaging experience.
• Execute pre-show and post-show backstage duties.
• Assist with rehearsals character training costume care laundry and maintenance projects as needed.
• Follow all entertainment safety and operational procedures.
• Accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
• Maintain a positive professional and flexible attitude while interacting with guests and fellow ambassadors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Personable animated and outgoing personality.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to openly accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while performing in costume.
• Demonstrated strong costume performance and character escorting skills.
• Ability to maintain character integrity.
• Ability to move and dance in costume.
• Willingness to participate in regular performance assessments.
• Previous costume character dance theater hosting DJ or live entertainment experience preferred.
• Previous guest-facing experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Previous experience in dance theater athletics communications or other performance arts preferred.
• Ability to positively interact with guests and fellow ambassadors of all ages backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Audition requirements may include dance movement script memorization role-playing comedic improvisation miming and audience interaction as necessary.

• ABBY CADABBY 4951
• BIG BIRD 51062
• BERT 5659
• COOKIE MONSTER 58511
• COUNT VON COUNT 57510
• ELMO 41152
• ERNIE 5456
• GROVER 5559
• JULIA 5052
• OSCAR (Walkaround) 5153
• OSCAR (Full Body) 5658
• PRAIRIE DAWN 5052
• ROSITA 5457
• TELLY 59511
• ZOE 5153

• Must have 3 days of unrestricted availability including at least one weekend day during non-peak seasons.
• Must have 4 days of unrestricted availability including at least one weekend day during peak seasons.
• Must be available to work opening closing evening weekend holiday rehearsal and special event shifts based on business needs.

• Ability to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive walking and standing throughout the workday.
• Ability to kneel squat bend reach overhead climb when necessary and perform repetitive physical movements.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat.
• May be required to perform cleaning duties including the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible work locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to participate in an in-person audition at a scheduled date and time.

Compensation: 17.50 USD Hourly

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.