Work for Santa!
Have you cherished the twinkling lights and joyful sounds of Christmas in the Park? From decorating trees and performing on stage to sipping on Snowman Hot Chocolate, you’ve been part of the magic for years. Now, it’s your chance to step behind the scenes and be a part of the magic-making team! We’re looking for enthusiastic seasonal staff to help bring this beloved festival to life. If you’re passionate about spreading holiday cheer and creating unforgettable experiences, join us! Apply today and help make this year’s festival the most magical yet.
Christmas in the Park is a long-running San Jose tradition that hosts nearly a million visitors each year. With both a Walk Thru experience in Downtown San Jose and a Drive Thru Light Show at History Park, we take pride in spreading joy and holiday cheer. Join us as we create the backdrop for a place where family and community make memories to last a lifetime.
Be a part of a San Jose Legacy!
Christmas in the Park is now hiring seasonal Staff for three functions:
- Load In
- Show Run
- Load Out
Fill out this application to apply. We’ll follow up with you within 5 days and schedule a phone interview.
Please direct any questions to jobs@christmasinthepark.com
You can learn more about the opportunities and requirements below.
Load In/Load Out
Assist our Operations Team with setting up and tearing down event sites while following safety protocols outlined by our Operations Director. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Laying portable flooring in designated areas
- Installing fencing
- Staking and setting up Christmas trees
- Building lighting truss
- Setting up light props and running power
- Setting up displays, attractions, and vendor booths
- Adding final touches to displays and structures
- Towing displays into and out of the Park or Drive Thru
This job runs the week of Sept 16 thru Nov 29, and then Jan 2 thru Jan 29. 40 hours a week, 7am to 3pm. If you like building, teamwork, using tools, sweating, and stagecraft, this job is for you.
Show Run
Assist our Operations Team with providing excellent customer service to our guests, while following safety protocols outlined by our Operations Director. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Monitor the park and be available to answer Frequently Asked Questions from guests
- Safeguard parking area to ensure space availability for vendors, employees and stage performers
- Escort Santa Claus to his photo-op sessions in our Santa House
- Assist in maintaining park cleanliness and display upkeep
- Perform opening and closing tasks (move barriers, lock ATMs, secure tools, etc.)
- Basic fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese is welcome
The Park operates from morning to night, 7 days a week (holidays included). If you like to smile, talk with guests and hang with Santa, this job is for you. Usual shifts are 2pm to 10pm, Nov. 29 thru Jan 1.
Show Run (Drive Thru)
Assist our Operations Team with providing excellent customer service to our guests, while following safety protocols outlined by our Operations Director. Includes, but is not limited to:
- Participate in nightly set up and closing of Drive Thru
- Operate power generator and position fencing/safety lights throughout the show
- Scan and sell tickets at entry
- Answer questions from guests
- Direct cars throughout the show to ensure a safe, smooth flow of traffic
- Assist with placement of traffic cones and event signage each night
- Basic fluency in Spanish or Vietnamese is welcome
The Drive Thru shift operates from evening to night, 7 days a week (holidays included). If you like working alone, waving at strangers and lights at night, this is the job for you! Usual shifts are 4pm to 11pm, Nov 15 to Jan 1.
The above duties describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
These jobs require working outdoors in inclement weather. Work starts in October, and it will be warm. We work into January when it will be extremely cold, possibly rainy.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly.
- Must be able to work in extreme (wet, windy or California cold) weather.
- Must be able to respond quickly to voice instructions.
- Must be able to work with tight deadlines.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
We enjoy hearing from all who are interested. Those with the following skills or interests are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Concierge/Hosting
- Waitstaff, customer service attendants
- Artists
- Painters
- Designer
- Builders
- Scenery
- Theater Forklift
- Towing
- Hand tools
- Electrics
- Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
- Pay: $18.00 per hour
- Various schedules (depending on position):
- 8-hour shifts
- Day and evening shifts
- Holidays
- Weekends
Fill out this application to apply. We’ll follow up with you within 5 days and schedule a phone interview.
Please direct any questions to jobs@christmasinthepark.com
Thank you!