The Vancouver Aquarium Will Pay You $25/Hour To Be A Sea Otter

The Vancouver Aquarium is full of adorably fuzzy creatures, and they’re currently hiring someone to be one of them!

If you’re community-driven, energetic, and have experience in mascot or character performance, then this position might be perfect for you.

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Mascot Performer Position at the Vancouver Aquarium

If you’ve ever been to the Vancouver Aquarium, you may have spotted Ollie the Sea Otter bringing smiles to families. He’s the Aquarium’s beloved mascot and ambassador, helping create memorable experiences for visitors.

And right now, his position is open.

“This energetic, family-friendly mascot position plays a vital role in our mission to connect people with marine life while promoting conservation education in a fun and engaging way. Join our team and help bring the joy of Ollie the Sea Otter to our community!” reads the job listing.

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For those interested in the position, some of your key accountabilities include:

Engage with employees, guests, and community members in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner,
Maintain the mascot costume’s condition and cleanliness,
Promote a positive image of the organization through entertaining and interactive performances,
Pose for photos, participate in social media content creation, and support marketing initiatives,
Participate in scheduled meet-and-greets, special events, parades, and community outreach activities,

Among many more. A qualified applicant has previous mascot, character performance, or entertainment experience. A background in acting, dancing, or performing arts is also considered an asset.

Being high-energy and a team player, and having exceptional non-verbal communication skills and physical expressiveness are similarly integral.

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The position is part-time, contract. You’ll primarily work weekends, holidays, and special events, although your hours are flexible based on promotional schedules. By working with the Vancouver Aquarium, you are offered: