Jenkinson’s Aquarium is Currently hiring for:

Costume Mascot/Perky the Penguin

Job Description:

       Under the supervision of the Director, and/or his/her handler, he/she is responsible for performing as Perky the penguin, the Jenkinson’s Aquarium mascot.

Duties:

• To represent the Aquarium at many on- and off-site functions (may include walking the boardwalk, appearances at various fairs and festivals around NJ, etc.)
• Greeting, interacting, dancing, hugging and taking photos with visitors
• Picking up and returning mascot suit for each appearance
• Taking care of mascot suit while in possession
• Performing other duties as assigned in order to obtain the goals and mission of the Aquarium

Experience: No experience is required, but any is helpful

Requirements:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule.  Potential nights, weekend and holiday work will be required.
• Ability to work scheduled event dates, including those outside of normal schedule if necessary.
• Must be energetic, personable, enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly
• Must be dependable
• Must be comfortable working with and around children and other visitors
• Must be able to work in a warm environment, and be comfortable wearing a costume for prolonged periods of time
• Must not be claustrophobic

Qualifications:

• Outgoing and creative personality with a willingness and desire to have fun.

Jenkinson’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation and marital status. All questions must be answered.