Overview Grand Canyon Railway and Warner Bros Productions Presents The Polar Express Train Ride “THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s23)” Join our team at the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel! Are you enthusiastic about Christmas, people, and holiday spirit? Well the Grand Canyon Railway is now hiring for THE POLAR EXPRESS! The Train Ride at Grand Canyon Railway's Historic Williams Depot is a LIVE, interactive event based on the film by Warner Bros. ABOUT THE ROLE! We are casting for a Full time Hero Boy/Girl Character role. The Hero Boy/Girl portrays the Hero Boy character from the book/movie and helps to create magical memories.Performs a skit(s) along side other characters for the nightly productions.This is a seasonal position beginning 11/1/2024 to 12/31/2024.If under the age of 16 years old the employee must be accompanied by an parent/guardian during working hours. Wage: $17.20 + tips! Schedule: (Full time is a 5 day work week minimum) Must be available on weekends ( Saturday & Sunday) Three addition days between Monday - Friday. Employee Benefits & Perks: Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Tickets! Free Employee Run Train Tickets! Property Discounts and More! MEC ( Minimal Essential Coverage ) Sick Time FREE Shuttle Service: Limited Capacity: 7 People per ride. Employee Shuttle from Flagstaff to Williams and back after shift! Responsibilities Hero Boy: Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement and Core Values. Memorize narrations and authentically portrays the Hero Boy Character role for the duration of the nightly productions. Appropriately and patiently interacts with children and adults of all ages, handles children and adults on a one on one basis or in crowds of large quantities, while maintaining audience control. Professionally handles stressful situations in a public setting and resolves guest related issues in a professional and timely manner, offering additional assistance to guests in need. Works as a team player, establishes and maintains an effective professional working relationship with co-workers, directors, and other departments; working together in a positive work environment. Maintains schedule flexibility, working scheduled shifts to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Charming, outgoing, personable. Must possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English; communicate professionally, effectively and clearly face-to-face, and in written communication. Previous experience in theatrical role playing a plus Customer Service experience in a hospitality industry a plus If under the age of 16, the actor must have an available guardian present during the entirety of their shift. Xanterra Parks & Resorts® Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity."