Costume Character at Carowinds
Job Description
Carowinds is looking for friendly and enthusiastic team players to entertain guests of all ages by bringing everyone's favorite pals Charlie Brown and Snoopy to life! You'll bring smiles and create long lasting memories for our guest by posing for photos and creating memories of storytelling in Camp Snoopy. Join Charlie, Snoopy and the rest of the gang, and help create unforgettable experiences with our guests!
MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF HEIGHT OR ATTEND AN IN-PERSON AUDITION. NEXT IN PERSON AUDITION: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 th
Proof of height can be submitted via photo, resume, video, by sending to .
Some of our amazing perks and benefits:
FREE admission to Carowinds and other Six Flags parks!
FREE tickets for friends and family I
10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
Exclusive associate-only events!
Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN! Carowinds offers convenient hours for high school or college students, retirees, or anyone seeking an awesome part-time opportunity. Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.
Responsibilities:
- Creates FUN Meet & Greet experiences in park for guests by portraying beloved Peanuts friends
- Interacts with all guests and associates cordially and with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
- Performs character walks in costume entertaining guests using nonverbal interaction as trained.
- Maintain costume, including cleaning, brushing, etc.
- Acts as a character attendant/usher when needed greeting guests and ensuring performer safety on set.
Qualifications:
- You!
- Ability to interact with children of all ages.
- Must be physically able to handle the demands of a full body costume. This includes high heat, limited visibility, and limited mobility.
- Previous experience in children's theater, character costume performance, or related experience is a plus.
- People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
- Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
- Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Typical mid-level pay: $81k for Fashion Designers nationally
Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.
Senior roles pay 101% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Strong candidate leverage
High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.
Who this leverage applies to
Where to negotiate
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.