Scare Team - Headless Horseman Festival - Seasonal

Job Details

Job Location:

Conner Prairie Museum - Fishers, IN 46038
Position Type:
Seasonal
Education Level: Not Specified

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Evening
Job Category:
General Labor
Principal Function:
The Scare Team is responsible for scaring guests and assisting with set-up and tear down of scare attractions during the Headless Horsemen Festival. Scare Team members may work in either the Haunted Trail or the Headless Horsemen Hayride. Shifts are typically 4pm-11pm, Thursday-Sunday during the month of October. Training will take place in late September. The Headless Horseman Festival is a rain or shine event and Scare Team members will work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Applicants for this position should be 16 years of age or older.

• Event set-up and tear-down
• Lifting and moving of tables, chairs, props, scenic elements, etc.
• Acting as Headless Horseman "jump and scare" characters (Costumes provided)
• Acting as Trail of Terror corn maze "jump and scare" characters (Costumes provided)
• Other duties as assigned

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

GED/High School Diploma desired. Experience working in haunted attractions or theater desired.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports organization’s goals and values;
  Benefits organization through outside activities;
  Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to promote and improve quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality;
  Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in a timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and events on time;
  Follows instructions;
  Responds to management’s direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.