# Guest Experience Host at CAMP

Guest Experience Host at CAMP in Edina, MN (Southdale). Part-time. Posted August 25, 2026.

- Company: CAMP
- Location: Edina, MN (Southdale)
- Job type: Part-time
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/camp/jobs/8746292002
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/guest-experience-host-camp-nfv5jy

## Requirements

- $20.00/hr

## Description

**What is the Role?**

CALLING ALL performers, camp counselors, educators, early childhood pros, theatre enthusiasts, kid-at-heart personalities, and natural entertainers who love engaging with kids and families!  CAMP is seeking a highly energetic, charismatic, and multi-talented individual to join our team!  The **Guest Experience Host** 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 & RequirementsCompensation:**

- $20.00/hr

**Hours/Availability:**

- This is a non-exempt part-time position, approximately 5 to 25 hours per week, with daily shifts typically between 4−8 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/Work Environment:**

- 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).

- Work environment includes exposure to theatrical lighting, including bright LEDs, fast-moving lights, and occasional flashing/strobe effects.

**Employee Perks:**

- Employee Assistance Program

- 20% off merchandise

- 1.5 x pay on six specific holidays