BESTAgency is casting friendly, out-going, entertaining, enthusiastic, and professional SANTA’S HELPERS for THE SANTA CHALET at DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN, a wondrous and immersive experience, where joy and cheer abound as guests meet and capture cherished moments in photos taken with Santa himself.
SANTA’S HELPERS will be the very essence of holiday magic, comfortable in the art of improvisation and delighting in every interaction with our esteemed guests. You must have a willingness to learn all aspects of the operations of The Santa Chalet. Must have theatrical and performance experience. Minimum age is 18 years old.
PAID TRAINING for SANTA’S HELPERS to learn every role listed below. You will be assigned a role for each of your shifts, with the possibility to fill in any of the other roles as the need arises.
Cashier/Check-In Reservationist: Welcome and sign-in guests to THE SANTA Chalet, interacting and entertaining guests as they wait to see Santa. Controls the line and flow of guests. Prepares guests for their photo shoot with Santa and keeps time for each encounter. Handles online reservations, walk-up guests reservations, and processes payments.
Photographer: Welcomes guests inside Santa’s Chalet. Poses guests with Santa, takes their pictures, sends selected photos to the printer, and keeps time for each encounter. Previous professional photography experience is preferred but not necessary.
Photo Printer/Check-Out: Provides printed copies of photographs to be placed inside photo sleeves. Bag items for guests as they exit. Provide link information for guests to access their photos online. Processes any payments for add-ons.
PAY RATE for TRAINING: $15/hr
Training Schedule (must attend 1 Saturday Training Shift & 1 Sunday Training Shift)
Sat Nov 8; 10:00am-2:00pm and 3:00pm-7:00pm
Sun Nov 9; 10:00am-2:00pm and 3:00pm-7:00pm
SOFT-OPENING to ensure the ONSITE MANAGERS and SANTA’S HELPERS are proficient and confident in their tasks and are ready to perform their duties once THE SANTA CHALET is up and running.
PAY RATE for SOFT OPENING: $15/hr
Soft Opening Schedule (must attend at least 2 shifts)
Mon Nov 10; 11:00am-3:00pm
Tue Nov 11; 11:00am-3:00pm
Wed Nov 12; 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Thu Nov 13; 4:00pm – 8:00pm
THE SANTA CHALET will be open 7 days a week from Friday Nov 14, 2025 to Wednesday Dec 24, 2025 (closed on Nov 27 for Thanksgiving).
PAY RATE FOR ALL POSITIONS: $20/hr
ALL SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE
*Pet Nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm-8:00pm
MONDAY-SATURDAY
Morning Shift is 10:45am-3:45pm (Call time 10:30am)
Evening Shift is 3:30pm-8:30pm (Call time 10:15am)
SUNDAY
Morning Shift is 10:45am-3:15pm (Call time 10:30am)
Evening Shift is 3:00PM-7:30PM (Call time 2:45pm)
You will be provided with outfits to wear during your shifts.
COSTUME FITTINGS: Mon Nov 3 to Fri Nov 9 from 10am-3pm (except between 12pm-1pm).
You must schedule a fitting on one of these dates.
Please contact rpacson@best-agencies.com with your resume and any questions you may have.