Job Description

Job Location: Anakeesta - Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Salary Range: $18.75 Hourly

Atmosphere Character Performer
Job

Summary
Anakeesta is seeking energetic and animated Entertainers to bring magic to life during our Spring and Summer Festivals! Whether you’re performing as a costumed character or dazzling guests with your stilt-walking skills, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for families visiting our mountaintop park. Join us in making this seasonal celebration a vibrant, joyful experience for guests of all ages.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform as a costumed character, using expressive body language and movement
- Attend rehearsals and take direction from Entertainment leadership
- Interact with guests to create fun, memorable moments during scheduled performance times
- Perform outdoors in full costume in various weather conditions
- Train (if applicable) and safely perform on stilts
- Support entertainment team needs as assigned

QualificationsWhat You Need
- Passion for performance and entertaining guests of all ages
- Positive, outgoing attitude with a team-first mindset
- Comfort performing in costume, including in warm weather and for extended periods
- Willingness to learn new performance techniques (including stilt-walking)
- Availability on weekends, evenings, holidays, and select weekdays (Wednesday-Sunday, for example)
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to pass a background check if 18+
Perks of Working With Us
- Free admission for employees and immediate family
- Discounts on food and merchandise
- Generous pass exchange with 30+ local attractions
- Fun, upbeat work environment at one of the Smokies’ most exciting destinations
About Us
At Anakeesta, we’re more than a theme park—we’re a mountaintop escape blending adventure, nature, and family fun. Our Bear-Varian Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration full of color, characters, and creativity.
Be a Breath of Fresh Air