Theme Cast

Position Purpose:  

The San Diego County Fair is seeking enthusiastic candidates who will assist with bringing exhibits to life in an immersive and creative Theme atmosphere. The exhibit, Once Upon a Fair, will allow guests of all ages to experience and learn about the origins of storytelling. Cast members will use props, costumes and decorations both on stage and off stage to make the theme experience unique and engaging.  Main tasks include but are not limited to assisting in crafting or painting creative projects and the creation of exhibits for the annual Fair. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed 125 days.  

Essential Functions:  

• Be in character, on stage to perform a variety of staff duties including introducing guest presentations, stage announcements, book readings to fair guests, etc.  

• May assist in creative workshops about literacy and reading, able to inspire guests of all ages to interact in a fun and positive way. 

• May be required to wear a costume character for a limited time in the theme exhibit building.  

• Uses theatrical skills to bring a character to life. 

• Assist with the creation and preparation of exhibit fixtures, and props if needed pre and post fair setup/strike using recycled or lightweight materials such as foam, lightweight wood, fabric, plastic or cardboard. 

• Possessing excellent problem-solving skills are essential.  

• Able to memorize script and work with other cast members in a positive environment. 

• Responsible for the care and safekeeping of exhibit supplies, tools and equipment and keeping working area clean. 

• Practices good physical work methods, utilizes good work habits, and meets established production standards. 

• Must be enthusiastic and able to handle occasional stressful situations effectively. 

• Wears proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, googles) and always works in a safe work environment.  

• Must be at least 16 years old. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested when needed.
  
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This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. 

Qualifications:  

• Strong customer service skills 

• Attention to detail a must 

• Excellent teamwork skills necessary 

• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs 

• Ability to lift or move objects up to 20 lbs. safely necessary. 

Preferences:  

• Knowledge of acting, art/craft media, décor, exhibit design a plus. 

• Previous experience or coursework in theatre, gallery, exhibition, or art preferred 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Extended periods of standing and walking involved. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:  

Will work in a fast-paced, environment in both indoor and outdoor environments during all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud, particularly when working outdoors or in an exhibit building.  

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.