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SeaWorld

SEASONAL POSITION Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to ... Create a realistic Santa character experience for families * Consistently perform the same high ...

Verde Canyon Railroad

Seasonal - Elves

Clarkdale, AZ · On-site

Seasonal Characters help bring the magic of Christmas to life for guests of all ages. Character ... Accompanying Santa aboard the train, when assigned, and helping create meaningful guest ...

Sephora

Seasonal Associate

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$22.60 - $26/hr

CA-Santa Monica (0026) Address: 1244 Third Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States (US ... Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered. * Uphold Sephora Standards:

Sephora

Seasonal Associate

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$22.60 - $26/hr

CA-Santa Monica (0026) Address: 1244 Third Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States (US ... Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered. * Uphold Sephora Standards:

LVMH

Seasonal Associate

Arcadia, CA · On-site

$22.60 - $26/hr

CA-Santa Anita (0148) Address: 400 S. Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States (US) Hourly ... Help promote a culture of openness where everyone feels empowered. * Uphold Sephora Standards:

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal santa helpers in the United States is $20.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Santa Helpers vs Seasonal Christmas Event Staff?

AspectSeasonal Santa HelpersSeasonal Christmas Event Staff
Required CredentialsNone typically required; festive costume familiarityVaries; may include event-specific training or certifications
Work EnvironmentShopping malls, holiday events, community centersHoliday parties, festivals, community events
Employer & Industry UsageRetail, entertainment, charity eventsEvent planning companies, entertainment venues
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for Santa roles during holidaysSeeking general event staffing during Christmas season

Seasonal Santa Helpers primarily focus on portraying Santa Claus at holiday events, often requiring no formal credentials and working in retail or community settings. In contrast, Seasonal Christmas Event Staff have broader roles in various holiday events, sometimes with specific training. Both roles are seasonal, but Santa Helpers are specifically Santa impersonators, while Event Staff support overall event operations.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Santa Helpers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,066 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

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SeaWorld

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SEASONAL POSITION

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!

Seeking cheerful and dedicated talent to create a memorable, family friendly Santa Claus experience.


What you get to do:

  • Create a realistic Santa character experience for families
  • Consistently perform the same high energy experience repetitively throughout the night of the event
  • Responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts
  • Taking and implementing direction from Production Team
  • Maintain a tidy and safe work area
  • Maintain a professional demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co-workers
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on business need


What it takes to succeed:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Available for shifts between the times of 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM on event nights and during some rehearsals (Shifts will vary and some start later in the day)
  • Available for rehearsals, to include weekend days which occur on select nights prior to the event openings
  • Able to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition process
  • Previous performance experience as a Santa Claus character required
  • Santa talent must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Costumes will be provided and will remain the property of the company
  • Based on needs and availability some positions will not work every night of the event
  • Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance
  • Follows through on show notes to insure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production Team
  • Maintain personal appearance by meeting costume and make-up requirements

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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