Santa Character (Synthetic Beard) - Meriden Mall

Auditioning candidates for Synthetic Beard Santa Position for Holiday Event Photography starting October through December 24, 2024.

About Us

Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year.

As Santa , you’ll create the magic as you pose for photos and interact with children and families throughout the holiday season.

If you are ready to share your fabulous smile and that twinkle in your eyes, this is the job for you!

Our Santa Character Will Also

• Engage with guests in positive, energetic, and professional manner
• Pose for photos with children and families
• Always remain in character, wearing approved costume, while on location and within public view
• Drive positive customer experiences
• Participate as a team member ensuring photo set operations run smoothly, effectively
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• All other tasks as assigned

You’ll be a Sensational Santa with These Items Checked Twice on your List :

• A well-groomed, natural beard, welcoming smile and bright eyes characterize me
• Being described as a jolly old fellow would be a compliment
• Good listening and communication skills are my gifts
• Having my picture taken lights me up and makes my cheeks glow
• Creating the Santa magic for others would bring me joy
• Pronouncing a hearty HO HO HO’ is fun
• Abilities to perform, entertain and sing loudly for all to hear are talents (not required)

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, enthusiastic, outgoing, and professional attitude
• Comfortable greeting and working with families and children
• Available to attend training meetings and complete required courses
• Maintain a well-groomed beard, naturally white or artificially whitened during season
• Excellent personal and dental hygiene, with ability to smile frequently
• Can supply your own company-approved black leather boots and wire-rimmed glasses

Knowledge, Experience & Skill

• At least 18 years of age
• Email address with ability to correspond and complete paperless onboarding process
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to stand and walk independently
• Ability to sit for extended periods and often change positions between sitting / standing
• Ability to often lift and / or manage holding 10-25 lbs.
• Ability to read and speak English
• Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook, with specific attention to employee’s responsibility for tracking all hours worked using method provided and following all safety procedures

What Else Can You Expect

• A fun, fast paced, and passionate environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Referral program
• One free photo package for friends and family per staff member Must be used 2 weeks before the close of each season

We Work Together to Win Together

Our mission is simple : to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life.

Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment.

Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success.

Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion.