BooFest Event Lead (Must be 18+) $15.75 per hour

Six Flags Darien Lake
Darien, IL

Be the not-so-spooky and whimsical faces that staff our hay mazes, candy trails, family friendly attractions, and themed zones during Boo Fest.

You must be at least 18 years or older to apply and are looking to fill daytime shifts. We will work with your schedule! Interested?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Interact with children and families inside our family friendly attractions and zones
    Transform into a friendly creature costumes
    • Greet and interact with the public at special park functions
    • Take on a character role during Boo Fest. Think fairies, sprites, scarecrows, witches, etc.
    • Maintain a friendly character persona and safety at all times
    • Be playful and friendly with an outgoing personality
    • Work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
    • Remain in character at all times
    • Create a family friendly, positive experience for guests of all ages
    • Wear assigned make-up masks, costumes, prosthetics, and other costuming materials as necessary
    • Operate a small prop
    • Listen to direction from attractions leadership
    • Keep escape routes and work locations clean
  • Check on Boofest staff
  • Cover locations for breaks
  • Restock candy for trick or treat trail
  • Host Woody and Wally’s costume contest

 

 

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age,

Must be able to Lead a Team of Team with strong leadership 

  • Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
    • Must be willing to perform in an enclosed costume with limited sightlines
    • Specific height and weight may be required for proper fit in specific costumes
    • Must have a good attitude, appearance, and participate as a member of a team
    • Must be able to cooperate well with other staff
    • Must be able to comply with Six Flags policy and standards
    • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including daytime hours, weekends, and holidays
    • Must be available for rehearsals/training starting in early September
    • Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
    • Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
    • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.

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Posted 2025-07-28

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