What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Onboard Host - Christmas Trains position at Finger Lakes Rail Experience?
About the job
The Finger Lakes Rail Experience runs vintage 1940s passenger trains in the Finger Lakes. This holiday season our Christmas trains run between Canandaigua and Shortsville, where families ride to the North Pole and meet Santa. We are looking for friendly, energetic people to work on board as occasional seasonal help.
You do not need railroad experience. You do need to enjoy kids, families, and Christmas. This is occasional, part-time seasonal work. Tell us which days you can work and we will build the schedule around your availability.
When and where
- Four weekends, November 27 through December 20, 2026
- Friday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons into early evening
- Several round trips each day, about 70 to 80 minutes per trip
- Trains board at 74 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY
What you will do
- Welcome families and help them board and find their seats
- Host your car for the ride: lead sing-alongs, help kids write letters to Santa, and keep the energy up
- Serve hot chocolate and cookies
- Answer questions, point guests to restrooms, and handle spills and small problems as they come up
- Help Santa move through the train so every family gets a greeting and a photo
- Tidy and restock your car between trips
- Follow safety instructions from the conductor and train crew
What we are looking for
- An outgoing person who is comfortable talking to a full car of families
- Reliable and on time, with weekend availability between Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Able to stand and walk on a moving train, climb steps, and work outdoors on the platform in cold weather
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, teaching, childcare, or performing is helpful and not required
Pay
$16.00 per hour.
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16