Scary Stuff Inc. has positions available for the 2008 haunt season

If you are a creative, energetic person who loves scaring people, we would like to have you join our team for this Halloween season. We're looking for temporary, part-time workers to help us scare the heck out of West Michigan thrill-seekers. Positions are available for actors, make-up artists, and team leaders.

The Basics:
Scary Stuff Inc. will operate it's infamous Psycho Ward haunted attraction at the Kalamazoo Speedway (near US-131 & D Ave.) for 9 nights from October 10th to November 1st, 2008. Working at a haunted attraction is hard work, but a lot of fun. Your job is to provide visitors with a scary, exciting and safe experience. Despite the chaotic outward appearance of a haunted attraction, every role is carefully choreographed and controlled to ensure a great, consistent and safe show. Your role will be developed to maximize value for the customer while keeping both you and them SAFE. NOTE: Fire safety is of particular importance at haunted attractions, so smoking is not permitted anywhere in the attraction. We don’t have anything against smoking, but each shift lasts for 4-5 hours and if you can’t go that long without a cigarette, working in a haunted attraction probably isn’t for you.

Actor Requirements:
No acting experience is necessary, but the job requires a desire to do your best and give visitors the best experience possible. Acting in a haunted attraction can be both fun and rewarding. Scaring visitors and seeing their reactions can be extremely exhilarating. We look for actors who will SHOW UP ON TIME, ARE AVAILABLE ALL NIGHTS WE ARE OPEN, HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK, and most importantly, WILL HAVE FUN PERFORMING A ROLE THAT WILL THRILL CUSTOMERS. If you have acting experience or always wanted to be someone else and make money while running around scaring the daylights out of people, this may be the job for you.

Keep in mind this job isn't for everyone. It's not as easy as it sounds, but if you're into scaring people in a fun environment, you will LOVE IT!

Make Up Artist:
Some experience is required for this position. You must be able to work quickly and most importantly be a creative person! It doesn’t require a professional level of experience, but fundamental knowledge of make-up application is necessary. Typically, the job is a mix of applying make-up or guiding others on applying their own. To apply for this position, you can show us a portfolio of previous work or show a demonstration of your make-up skills. Since actor make-up is applied before show time, Make Up Artists can also play a role in the haunt if you desire.

Team Leaders:
Team Leaders are responsible for the efficient operation of a specific portion of the haunted attraction. You will be expected to know the various roles of the actors in your area and ensure that those roles are being performed properly. You will also be trained in the proper safety procedures for the attraction and participate in safety drills. Team Leaders must be available to work each night the attraction is open and participate in one advance training session during the week prior to opening night.

If you're interested in any of the above Scary Stuff Inc. positions, please e-mail us your name, mailing address, and phone number and we will mail you a brief application. Thank you in advance for considering joining our team.