Job Description

Ambassador Position at Sesame Place Philadelphia

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

What You Get To Do:

Responsible for maintaining costuming and props integrity of assigned shows and productions

Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality standards through all assigned tasks

Construct new costumes and props

Responsible for the coordination and instruction of cleaning, care, and maintenance of costumes and props. This includes making needed repairs to costumes, costume characters, costume overlays, wigs, headpieces, footwear, props, 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 and prop repair materials

As needed, assist performers with dressing needs including dressing performers, and insuring costumes and props are properly pre-set and postset during shows and events

Assist with pre-setting costumes and props 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 and costume locations

Responsible to write daily reports, update associated documentations, and affiliated costume department files to support daily operations.

Assist with Entertainment activities and special events in other facilities as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned based on business need

What It Takes To Succeed:

At least 18 years old

Have a High School Diploma or the equivalent

Minimum 4 years experience with costume construction, repair, or maintenance of costumes and/or wardrobe items

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends/holidays

Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel

Good oral and written communication 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 makeup, wig care and maintenance

Sewing skills needed to perform costume alterations, costume construction, replace zippers and snaps

Craft and Prop skills needed or willing to learn

Theme park experience a plus

What Else Is Important:

Able to lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50 lbs. several times throughout a scheduled shift

Able to stand, sit, lie down, squat, and bend repeatedly throughout the day

Able to climb two flights of stairs multiple times a day

If offered an interview, you will be required to bring a sample portfolio of your work to the interview

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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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