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Seasonal Custodian

New York, NY ยท On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

... City Christmas Spectacular. What will you do? * The Seasonal Custodian will maintain facility ... The ideal candidate will have custodial experience at an entertainment venue or large commercial ...

Christmas Seasonal Mainstage Performer

Chula Vista, CA ยท On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

POSITION SUMMARY Provide theatrical entertainment for guests while in character. Promote a fun and comfortable atmosphere for guests. Must be a confident actor who is capable of performing in front ...

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How much do christmas entertainment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for christmas entertainment in the United States is $18.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and daily activities for someone working in Christmas entertainment?

Professionals in Christmas entertainment often engage in a variety of activities such as performing as characters (like Santa Claus or elves), interacting with guests at events or shopping centers, managing holiday-themed shows, and assisting with event setup and breakdown. The role frequently involves working evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate peak festivities, and requires strong interpersonal skills to create memorable experiences for guests of all ages. Collaboration with other performers, event coordinators, and support staff is essential to ensure seamless and engaging entertainment throughout the holiday season.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Christmas entertainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Christmas Entertainer, you need strong performance abilities, creativity, and experience in acting, music, or storytelling, often supported by prior work in entertainment or related arts. Familiarity with audio/visual equipment, microphones, and stage props is typically required, and specialized training such as first aid certification can be beneficial. Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and adaptability help create memorable experiences and engage audiences of all ages. These skills are crucial to ensure festive, safe, and enjoyable events that leave a lasting positive impression on audiences.

What is Christmas entertainment?

Christmas entertainment refers to various forms of performances, activities, and events designed to celebrate the holiday season. This can include live music, theatrical productions, festive light displays, carol singing, Santa Claus appearances, and themed parties or events. These entertainments are often held in public venues, shopping centers, private parties, or community gatherings to bring joy and festive spirit to audiences of all ages. Professionals working in Christmas entertainment may be actors, musicians, event coordinators, or specialty performers such as magicians or elves.
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What states have the most Christmas Entertainment jobs? States with the most job openings for Christmas Entertainment jobs include:
Infographic showing various Christmas Entertainment job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,437 per year, or $18 per hour.

Manager Partner Management & Activation

MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Partner Management & Activation team within the Global Partnerships Department oversees 100+ partnerships operating across all of MSG's sports and entertainment properties including New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Concert Series at MSG, Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes, and Sphere among others. The partnership portfolio features long standing blue chip brands including JPMorgan Chase, Delta, Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch, Verizon and Lexus, and many more.
The core responsibilities of the Manager include managing all contractual fulfillment for select partners with single assets including hospitality assets, signage assets, events, social and digital content, and 360-degree campaigns and activations to optimize against the partner's KPIs. Responsibilities will also include budget maintenance, internal and external relationship building, and strategic asset planning.
The Manager will be involved with a variety of accounts which have different levels of responsibility. On all accounts - large and smaller - in the portfolio, expectation is individual will provide material support across the department in delivering against the partnership.
The Manager will need to be able to forge relationships across departments within MSG. Global Partnerships works across all properties and departments within the organization so this is integral to the success of this role.
What will you do?
  • Support and lead delivery and execution of contractual assets for their specific mid-level partner roster while simultaneously exploring new opportunities to maximize impact against partner objectives. Assist directors & senior directors on larger, multi-property accounts.
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders to drive client initiatives.
  • Managing day-to-day responsibilities for their partner roster including status reports, weekly planning calls, budgets, Salesforce, among others
  • Support and lead event day activations across the partner landscape ensuring execution is meeting partner and MSG standards (includes game nights, concerts, and other events as necessary)
  • Lead end of season recap execution, performance evaluation and support in strategy planning
  • Identify upsell opportunities throughout the year and obtain cross-departmental approvals to build and present in a timely manner
  • Assist on annual renewal process through appropriate briefs and sharing of key information
  • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?
  • Bachelor's degree in business management education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
  • Minimum 4 years of strategic consulting or account management experience; particularly in sports or entertainment sector Knowledge of the national sports and entertainment marketplace
  • Experience in account management and relationship building, both internal and external
  • Experience developing new concepts leading to incremental revenue
  • Experience in project management from a leadership role in both conceptualizing plan and execution
  • Experience with event management and creating solutions to meet partner hospitality needs
  • Experience evaluating third-party measurement data and making recommendations based on performance

Special Requirements
  • Required to work event nights based on business need.

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Pay Range
$100,000-$115,000 USD
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.