What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naturally Bearded Santa Claus - Seasonal position at Higham Ventures, LLC?
Bring the magic of Christmas to families at Holly Hill Mall!
Holly Hill Mall is looking for a dependable, naturally bearded Santa Claus for our 2026 Christmas photo experience in Burlington, North Carolina. We are seeking someone with a warm personality, a professional manner, and a genuine ability to help children and families feel welcome.
What you'll do
- Portray Santa Claus during family visits and professional photo sessions.
- Welcome children and families with warmth, patience, and enthusiasm.
- Help create a positive experience for shy children and visitors with different comfort levels; never pressure a child to participate.
- Work with the photography team to keep visits and photo sessions organized.
- Maintain a polished Santa appearance and stay in character during scheduled sessions.
- Arrive on time and communicate promptly about availability or scheduling concerns.
What we're looking for
- A natural beard suitable for portraying Santa Claus; this role is specifically for a naturally bearded Santa, not a costume-beard portrayal.
- A friendly, patient personality and comfort interacting with children and families.
- Dependability, punctuality, and professional conduct.
- Availability for agreed seasonal shifts, including weekends and select weekdays during the Christmas season.
- Previous Santa, character-performance, entertainment, or customer-facing experience is helpful, but not required.
Location and schedule
This is an in-person, paid seasonal opportunity at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington, NC. Please include your availability for November and December 2026, including any dates you cannot work. Pay is $20 per hour. Exact shifts will be discussed before hiring.
2026 Santa appearance schedule
All times are local (Eastern Time). The seasonal schedule is November 14 through December 24:
- November 14: 2-6 p.m. (Santa's arrival)
- November 15, 22 and 29: 1-6 p.m.
- November 21, 27 and 28: noon-6 p.m.
- November 23 and 30: 2-8 p.m.
- December 4, 7, 11 and 14-18: 2-8 p.m.
- December 5, 6, 12, 13 and 20: noon-6 p.m.
- December 19 and 21-23: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- December 24: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
No Santa sessions are scheduled on November 16-20 or 24-26; December 1-3 or 8-10. Closed Christmas Day.
Please review these dates and hours and include any scheduling conflicts with your application.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with a brief introduction, relevant experience, and your November-December availability. Tell us what you enjoy about creating a memorable Santa experience for families.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a natural beard suitable for portraying Santa Claus? This role requires a natural beard, not a costume beard.
- Can you reliably work in person at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington, NC? Please list your November and December 2026 availability, including weekends and any dates you cannot work.
- Describe any relevant Santa, character-performance, or customer-facing experience. How would you help a shy or hesitant child feel comfortable during a Santa visit?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20