Location: Albany,NY, USA
Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.
As an Entertainment Host you are part of the Cruise Staff team and act as emcee for all adult/family and children's activities. You will learn and perform scripted material and choreography and participate in day/evening deck parties, games shows, trivia contests, sports challenges, ship/island tours, bingo. You will have high guest interaction that does involve ongoing microphone use and regular onstage activity. Consideration for this role does require an audition.
You will report to the Entertainment Manager
Responsibilities :
Function as emcee for onboard events and venues, requiring microphone use and stage presence
Manage set-up/clean-up, facilitation and participation in all activities for an audience of children, adults and family activities
Talk with Guests of all ages
Look for Guest interactions while displaying boundless amounts of energy and enthusiasm
Learn and perform scripted material and choreography
Perform meet and greet functions in the lobby/atrium during Guest embarkation and disembarkation
Perform meet and greet functions in front of Walt Disney Theatre at the start and conclusion of events within the theatre; provide help to Guests needing special assistance; assist with 'show stops' if necessary
Host activities, games and trivia contests during televised sporting events, and Youth Activities programs
Support recreational activities on Disney Castaway Cay/ Disney Lookout Cay as scheduled
Help maintain appropriate Guest flow in all areas onboard, informing Guests of other onboard activities to ensure Guest participation; encourage program participation for all age groups
Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for Guests of all ages
Conduct required sanitizing procedures based on USPH requirements when associated with appropriate programs and events
Assist with dispatch of Port Adventures – meet Guests at assigned debark venue, spiel important excursion information, collect tickets and waivers and escort Guests to meet their appropriate vendor; escort Guests as the Disney quality representative, as scheduled
Maintain stock and help distribute departmental supplies
Help promote Crew events
Follow scripts, but also ad lib
Perform abbreviated shows based on weather conditions, safety issues, and Entertainment Management decisions
Report costume, technical, and maintenance needs
Prepare and strike programs ensuring proper clean-up, inventory program consumables, maintain costumes and cleanliness and order for program storage spaces
Basic Qualifications :
Participation in the Audition/Interview process required
Maintain Disney Character Integrity
Perform in environments that have pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects
Minimum two years experience working within a position that expresses hosting experience, stage experience and public speaking skills
Minimum two years experience in a public relations, entertainment, guest services, resort/recreational, camp, or related field
Relate well to audiences of all ages and demographics while offering a passion for engaging an audience in entertaining program and event
Microphone skills, team skills, detailed, flexible, and committed to Guest Satisfaction
Must be able to entertain and command the attention of large groups of Guests of all ages
Willingness to learn dance routines and to dance in a 'club' style setting
Additional Information :
This is a shipboard role
You must:
Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Your Responsibilities:
Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
Complete a pre-employment medical
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
Job ID: 1163795BR
Location: United States
Job Posting Company: Disney Cruise Line
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