Temporary Experience Performer / Actor - Holiday Pop-Up

Calling all actors, performers, improv lovers, and big personalities!

This holiday season, Squishable is bringing a playful new pop-up experience to Mall of America — and we’re looking for energetic performers to help bring it to life.

Our immersive Plush Parlor experience will transport guests into a colorful, whimsical world inspired by the fun and personality of Squishable. As a Temporary Experience Performer, you’ll become part of that world, interacting with guests, playing a character, creating memorable moments, and helping make every visit feel like an experience rather than just a trip to the store.

What You'll Do

• Perform an assigned character or role within our Plush Parlor experience
• Greet and interact with guests while staying in character
• Use improvisation and storytelling to create fun, personalized interactions
• Help guide guests through different parts of the experience
• Encourage participation, laughter, photos, and memorable moments
• Learn and perform provided character backgrounds, talking points, and experience elements
• Adapt your performance based on the guests you're interacting with — from young children to adults
• Work closely with the retail and experience teams to keep the space energetic, welcoming, and running smoothly
• Support light guest-service and experience-related tasks as needed

Who We're Looking For

You don't need a long professional acting resume — we're looking for people who can commit to a character, think on their feet, and genuinely enjoy entertaining people.

You may be a great fit if you have experience in theater, acting, improv, children's entertainment, theme parks, immersive experiences, live events, or other performance-based work.

Most importantly, you should be:

• Energetic, expressive, and comfortable performing in front of others
• Confident improvising and interacting with guests one-on-one
• Comfortable engaging with children and families
• Able to stay in character while adapting to unexpected interactions
• Reliable and comfortable working in a busy, high-energy environment
• Available for a flexible seasonal schedule, including weekends, evenings, and peak holiday dates

The Details

Location: Mall of America – Bloomington, MN
Start Date: November 2026
Duration: Temporary seasonal position through the holiday season
Schedule: Part-time and/or full-time seasonal schedules may be available; weekend and holiday availability is required.
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits & Perks: 

• A fun, welcoming workplace where creativity and personality are encouraged
• Career growth opportunities (many of our seasonal team members have the opportunity to stay with Squishable in ongoing roles!)
• Employee discounts (yes, even on the giant plushies)

This is a temporary seasonal opportunity and is perfect for performers looking for a fun, interactive role during the holiday season.

If you're ready to put on a character, make people smile, and help us create a holiday experience guests will remember, we'd love to meet you.

To apply, please submit your resume and tell us a little about your performance, acting, improv, or entertainment experience.