Entertainment Host/ess - The Walt Disney Company

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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