Guest Experience Host Performer

Tysons, VA

About the role

About CAMP Launched in 2018, CAMP is a Family Experience Company known for pioneering a unique shop-and-play hybrid model. Our physical locations across the country serve as a dynamic destination where retail meets entertainment. Each store features rotating immersive experiences designed to inspire families to play, explore, and create unforgettable memories together. We believe that play connects us all, and at CAMP, we ensure it's bigger, bubblier, and sillier than anywhere else. What is

the Role? CAMP is seeking a highly energetic, charismatic, and multi-talented individual to join our team! The Guest Experience Host Performer serves as a crucial frontline representative, seamlessly blending immersive performance in the experience with driving retail sales and providing magical guest service across the entire store. Core

Responsibilities Immersive Performance & Guided Play Deliver Performance: Confidently learn, memorize, and deliver scripted dialogue as well as improvised material within the immersive experience space. Facilitate Play: Lead guided programming and play-based experiences, including Toy Demos & Guided Play and Leading Crafts or Slime, maintaining high energy and enthusiasm while interacting with all ages. Host & Direct: Serve as a Character Host (Mascot Handler) to direct and supervise guest flow, including line management for character meet-and-greets, ensuring safety and efficiency. Adapt & Engage: Adapt programming to different age groups and group sizes, modeling playfulness and fun to encourage full guest immersion. Retail Sales & Customer Experience Drive Sales : Achieve sales targets and KPIs by providing best-in-class selling experiences. Engage in conversations with families to introduce them to relevant products and unique items, ultimately leading to purchases. Magical Service: Welcome every guest with a custom greeting and bring the CAMP brand to life by performing your own magic door entrance. Personal Shopping: Customize personal shopping experiences based on family interests and what they’d like to bring home that day, checking them out at the register, and sharing information on upcoming programs. Build Loyalty: Build a repeat customer base by creating a sales culture that is approachable, unique, and tailored to individual customer needs. Operations, Maintenance, & Team Support Setup & Breakdown: Open and close the experience and store spaces, including daily setup, safety checks, and end-of-day breakdown. Store Readiness: Assist in merchandising and replenishing the sales floor to ensure the store is fully stocked and always customer-ready. Back of House: Assist with Back of House and stock room tasks to ensure organized and efficient store operations. Cleanliness & Safety: Uphold safety protocols, perform ongoing cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting of play and retail areas to maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Team Collaboration: Communicate customer/store needs to leadership, collaborate with team members to deliver seamless experiences, and contribute to a positive, flexible, and solution-oriented team culture. Position Details &

Requirements

Compensation: $19.00/hr Hours/Availability: This is a non-exempt part-time position, approximately 5 to 30 hours per week, with daily shifts typically between 6−8 hours. Must be able to work at least one weekend day/week, ideally both. AM and PM shifts available. Mandatory

Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be local to the area. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Required Skills: Energy, enthusiasm, and a guest-first mindset. Passion for selling and working with people. Prior experience in retail, child-care, child development/education, or performing arts. Patience, warmth, joy, and humor. Physical Demands: Ability to be on your feet for up to 8 hours, continuously moving around the store. Ability to lift and place product up to 45 pounds on shelving at various heights (may involve climbing a ladder). Employee

Perks: Employee Assistance Program 20% off merchandise 1.5 x pay on six specific holidays

About Camp

Camp is a retail concept for kids and their parents, offering a rotating selection of toys and other goods alongside experiences like cooking and craft classes. It combines merchandise, play, and media throughout its stores to create an enriching and fun experience for kids and grown-ups. They offer an entirely new experience with each visit; CAMP rotates its theme every 8 to 12 weeks.

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Job details

Salary

$39,520 - $39,520

Location

Tysons, VA

Company

NameCamp
IndustryCommerce and Shopping
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$154M

Last stage

Growth

Investors

BBLH Venture Partners
EElectric Feel Ventures
Imaginary Ventures
RRE Ventures
Bullpen Capital

Founders

NK

Nikki Kaufman

Co-Founder & Chief People Officer

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Ben Kaufman

Ben Kaufman

Co-Founder & CEO

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02

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03

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