Job DetailsJob Location: Anakeesta - Gatlinburg, TN 37738Salary Range: $18.75 HourlyAtmosphere Character Performer
Job Summary
Anakeesta is seeking energetic and animated Entertainers to bring magic to life during our Spring and Summer Festivals! Whether you’re performing as a costumed character or dazzling guests with your stilt-walking skills, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for families visiting our mountaintop park. Join us in making this seasonal celebration a vibrant, joyful experience for guests of all ages.
Your Responsibilities
Perform as a costumed character, using expressive body language and movement
Attend rehearsals and take direction from Entertainment leadership
Interact with guests to create fun, memorable moments during scheduled performance times
Perform outdoors in full costume in various weather conditions
Train (if applicable) and safely perform on stilts
Support entertainment team needs as assigned
QualificationsWhat You Need
Passion for performance and entertaining guests of all ages
Positive, outgoing attitude with a team-first mindset
Comfort performing in costume, including in warm weather and for extended periods
Willingness to learn new performance techniques (including stilt-walking)
Availability on weekends, evenings, holidays, and select weekdays (Wednesday-Sunday, for example)
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to pass a background check if 18+
Perks of Working With Us
Free admission for employees and immediate family
Discounts on food and merchandise
Generous pass exchange with 30+ local attractions
Fun, upbeat work environment at one of the Smokies’ most exciting destinations
About Us
At Anakeesta, we’re more than a theme park—we’re a mountaintop escape blending adventure, nature, and family fun. Our Bear-Varian Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration full of color, characters, and creativity.
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