Seasonal St. Nicholas Actor
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Entertainment & Gaming
Music & Audio Production, Event Management & Planning -
Creative Arts/Media
Seasonal / Summer, Music & Audio Production
- Base Pay $27.00 / Hour
- Job Category SEASONAL
- Employee Type Seasonal
Seasonal St. Nicholas Actor
Position Overview
The St. Nicholas actor will work with Arts Quest volunteers and professional photography team ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for visiting patrons of Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. This is a five-week long position during festival hours. St. Nicolas will greet children, individuals and families and have photos taken. Costumes will be provided.
Job Responsibilities:- Present a jolly and joyous image at all times.
- Interact with children through seniors in a positive and respectful manner.
November 13 - December 20, 2026
Hours of Work:St. Nicholas hours will be scheduled during the festival hours noted:
- Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17: 9:30 a.m.
- 5 p.m. - Fridays, November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11 & 18: 9:30 a.m.
- 7 p.m. - Saturdays, November 14, 21 & 28 and December 5, 12 & 19: 9:30 a.m.
- 7 p.m. - Sundays, November 15, 22 & 29 and December 6, 13, 20: 9:30 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Breakfast with St. Nick events:
- November 28 and December 5, 12, 13 and 19: 8:30 a.m.
- 10 a.m.
- Understanding and embodiment of St. Nicholas (not Santa Claus).
- Ability to listen and interact with children through seniors.
- Ability to promote the magic of the holiday season to all patrons.
Required:
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel frequently required.
- Sitting for extended periods
- Ability to see, hear, speak, and listen frequently required.
- Ability to work indoors in the air conditioning/heat and outdoors in all types of weather conditions when necessary.
- Employment is contingent upon a clear Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance run by Arts Quest.
- Must have valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation to job location.
- Smoking is not permitted during work hours, excepting breaks, or in a location where patrons can see.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.
Work Culture:Arts Quest's cultivates a culture of the following Core Values:
Be Transparent, Act Generously, Be Curious, Serve our Communities, and Find Joy.
- We value a collaborative work style as well as the ability to work cross-functionally.
- We sometimes work long and unusual hours, including some evenings, weekends and holidays.
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