Entertainment Manager

Entertainment Manager

Purpose : To create engaging, family-friendly entertainment through the application of specialized skills, while providing leadership that empowers the team to deliver exceptional guest service and create memorable experiences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide leadership and oversight for the Entertainment Team, ensuring all staff perform their roles effectively and professionally. Direct and supervise character and dance performances, maintaining high standards of quality and appropriateness for family audiences. Ensure all entertainment programming aligns with Mall of America's brand values and seasonal initiatives. Develop and implement consistent training programs for character performers to enhance skill sets and performance quality. Address guest and team member inquiries and concerns with professionalism and prompt resolution. Model and promote professional guest engagement and train entertainment staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Manage communications with external partners to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Lead the ideation and execution of engaging entertainment experiences and events. Conduct performance evaluations and administer disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies. Ensure the safety and well-being of costumed characters during performances and appearances. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment for the Entertainment Team. Oversee staffing needs, including hiring and training of party hosts, VIP tour guides, and team leads. Coordinate staffing for special events, seasonal activations, and entertainment requests. Supervise character performances at off-site promotional events, ensuring crowd control and guest interaction standards are met. Plan and manage entertainment logistics for both onsite and offsite events. Ensure accurate payroll processing for character performers. Enforce licensing agreements and regulatory compliance across all entertainment operations. Monitor and track attendance of character performers to ensure accountability and scheduling accuracy. Maintain regular, reliable, and consistent attendance. Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Physical Job Requirements : Stand / move about - Frequently, 90% Kneel / crouch - Periodically, 25% Reach at or above shoulder level - Periodically, 20% Reach at or below shoulder level - Periodically, 20% Handle / lift large items such as boxes or packages - Periodically, 20% Bend / stoop / squat - Frequently, 50% Repetitive motion - Occasionally, 30% Stating Pay : $49,900 - $62,488 Pay is based on many aspects which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Mall of America is passionate about the future of our team members, we want to ensure you have a wealth of support and resources, to care for yourself and your loved ones. Our one-of-a-kind job perks for most team members include, team member discounts, free Nickelodeon Universe ride passes, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, generous tuition reimbursement, and discounted Metro Transit pass. Mall of America offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your loved one's care for your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) match, short term disability, long term disability, paid parental leave, and paid vacation.

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• Mall of America is an EEO employer : women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.