Join Our Scream Team
The Scream Chamber Haunted Attraction is searching for professional performers and staff members to fill a variety of positions. We have many exciting goals to meet and changes to make before our next event. We are looking for a team of energetic, hardworking, reliable individuals to help us meet these goals and bring the screams to Athens, TN.
If you have an interest in any of the following positions, please download and fill out this short application and return it to us via email at thescreamchamber@gmail.com.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS
- Must be able to deliver 100% customer service at all times while dealing with scared / excited customers.
- Must be friendly, courteous, and outgoing to all customers from time of arrival to time of leaving the show.
- Must be honest, hardworking, and have reliable transportation.
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Ability to communicate professionally.
- Must have good attitude and overall willingness to help.
- Ability to walk / stand for 4-6 hours.
- Must be able to work nontraditional hours to include evenings, weekends and Halloween.
- Ability to adapt to a constant fast pace work environment and thrive in a team setting.
- MUST BE COMPLETELY DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE.
HAUNT ACTORS:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Entertain the guest from ticket purchase until they exit the show.
- Dress up in costume / makeup and portray particular characters in a defined way.
- Strong ability to get into and stay in character.
- Willingness to learn how to apply ones own makeup.
- Ensure guest safety by monitoring their experience as they move through the attraction.
- Cleaning duties could include vacuuming, sweeping, and cleaning up your area nightly.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in dark confined spaces.
- No allergies to makeup.
- Must have ability to move quickly.
- Ability to stand / walk for periods of time.
- Must be able to speak loudly.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 16.
- Must have a strong desire to scare the yell out of people.
- Must be mature / responsible.
- Must be easygoing, personable and willing to work as a team with others.
- Must be reliable, flexible, and punctual.
- Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and on Halloween.
- Ability to listen to others, take direction, and constructive criticism.
GUIDES:
Job Summary: We are looking for enthusiastic talent to be our guides. Guides will be responsible for leading our guests on their adventure through the attraction while maintaining a steady flow of traffic through the attraction, never allowing one group to catch the next.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Ability to learn scripts and perform for the guests.
- Entertain the guests from ticket purchase until they exit the show.
- Dress up in costume and makeup.
- Willingness to learn to apply ones own makeup.
- Ensure guests safety by monitoring their experience as they move through the attraction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in dark and confined spaces.
- No allergies to makeup.
- Must have abilities to move quickly.
- Ability to stand / walk for periods of time.
- Must be able to speak loudly.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 16.
- Must be mature / responsible.
- Must be easygoing, personable, and willing to work with others as a team.
- Must be reliable, flexible and punctual.
- Must be willing to work weeknights, weekends, and on Halloween.
- Ability to listen to others, take direction, and constructive criticism.
PARKING ATTENDANT / CROWD CONTROL
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Safely direct traffic in and out of parking areas.
- Report any misconduct or suspicious behavior to management immediately.
- Maintain the highest level of safety for our guests while at the attraction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Stand for periods of 6-8 hours.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
TICKET BOOTH / CONCESSIONS
Ticket sales / concessions are the first point of contact for most of our guests wishing to enter the attraction.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the set-up / breakdown and cleanup of the concession stand nightly.
- Serving prepared food as well as interacting with our guests.
- Handling hot foods while dealing directly with our customers.
- Proficiency in cash handling.
- Ability to handle high levels of point of sale processing.
- Must be energetic, courteous and professional.
- Ability to retain information pertaining to The Scream Chambers promotions, special events, and discounts that affect ticket pricing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to smile and greet customers effectively at all times.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for periods of 6-8 hours.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
- Must have strong honest work ethic.
- Zero to two years of experience in sales / food background.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers in a friendly manner.
MAKEUP ARTIST
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working with the crew nightly to quickly and effectively apply special effects makeup to the actors.
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
- Experience is required. Applicant must have experience and a portfolio to show their work.
- Applicant must be an experienced artist in special effects / makeup who can work with latex.
- The applicant must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
- This position requires a lot of creativity and a passion for what you do.
- A demonstration may also be required.
IF YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED ACTOR, OR JUST SOMEONE WHO LOVES BEING PART OF THE SHOW, APPLY TODAY AND LET US FIND THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU ON THE SCREAM TEAM!
The Scream Chamber does not discriminate in employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Thank you in advance...The Scream Chamber Scream Team
