Character Performer

2025 Theater Department Summer Seasonal

Description

Our Company:

There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences.

TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally-renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more.

It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota.

We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family.

We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

This Position:

Our Character Performers provide entertainment and cultivate engaging and memorable experiences for guests in Historic Medora, ND.

• Performs nightly in the Medora Musical, weekly children’s programs and meet and greets as Prairie Rose or Sheriff Bear.

• Communicate with guests through silent gestures and character poses.

• Display high energy and enthusiasm at all times.

• Consistently care for the costume to ensure it is operational and in show ready condition.

• Participates as stage crew when needed.

• Preserves the identity of character

• Participate in workplace safety meetings.

• Promote sales of events and services by providing enthusiastic and accurate information for these offerings.

• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with TRMF values.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to wear & lift the costumes (approx. 20 lbs)

• Ideal height is between 5'1"-5'5", and 5’4”–5’9”

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Reliable, on time, and ready to go for every shift.

• Must be able to wear & lift the costumes (approx. 20 lbs).

• Ideal height is between 5'1"-5'5", or 5’4”–5’9”.

• Provide outstanding guest service.

Required Education and Experience

• Must give exceptional service to all guests.

• Must be able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed.

• Previous technical and performance experience preferred.

• Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus.

Work Environment

This position is generally working outside in hot conditions when working the Medora Musical but may be inside buildings when needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk, hear, hand/eye coordination, stand, walk, have repetitive use of hands and arms, and grasp. Visual acuity to determine accuracy, details and transcribe data, determine neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, and determine safety of workplace surroundings for themselves and guests. Occasionally required to push, pull, stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work long hours and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Our Location:

TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota.

It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound.

Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind.

Why Apply?

You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world.

Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work

Affordable company provided housing on-site

Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room

Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs. Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more!

Contact Us:

Learn more at www.medora.com/employment

Salary Description

$15.00 per hour