Temporary Experience Performer / Actor – Holiday Pop-Up
Required skills
- character
- performance
- improv
- entertaining
- energetic
- expressive
- performing
- improvising
- interacting
- engaging
Nice to have
- theater
- acting
- children's entertainment
- theme parks
- immersive experiences
- live events
Role summary
Squishable is seeking energetic Temporary Experience Performers for their holiday pop-up at Mall of America. This role involves embodying a character, interacting with guests through improvisation and storytelling, and creating memorable, fun experiences. Ideal candidates are expressive, adaptable, reliable, and enjoy entertaining people of all ages. Previous experience in theater, improv, children's entertainment, or live events is preferred. The position offers flexible seasonal schedules, including weekends and holidays, with pay ranging from $20.00-$22.00 per hour.
Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop-culture fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say “awww.” Our offices are in a sunny loft in NYC's Flatiron District and in downtown Washington, DC.
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
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:
The Details
Location: Mall of America – Bloomington, MNStart Date: November 2026Duration: Temporary seasonal position through the holiday seasonSchedule: 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:
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.
Squishable.com, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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