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Seasonal Entertainment Staff – Now Hiring for 2026!

Sometimes, the railroad hires paid help for additional support positions during the holiday rush. Check out our open paid positions below, and scroll to the very bottom of the page to submit your application.

Role

Seasonal Entertainment Staff work alongside train crews and other staff during seasonal events, such as Christmas and Easter trains. Entertainers’ primary goal is to provide guests with a pleasant and engaging experience during their visit. Entertainers report to the President or their designee.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, friendly, and engaging experience for guests. Present a bubbly, warm, and fun persona to help guests feel the holiday spirit. You must be a “people person” to succeed in this role.
• Interact with guests of all ages.
• Become familiar with the current train or event being operated, so you can answer questions and offer basic guidance to guests. Example: Where is the gift shop? What time does the train depart?
• Assist with event activities, including guest flow and other operational needs, such as the following during our Christmas events:
  • Lead a designated storybook aloud to a large group of guests on board a moving train in a warm and engaging manner.
  • Lead a sing-along of one or two familiar Christmas songs (such as “Jingle Bells”) on board a moving train.
  • Help guests pose for group photos with Santa inside Ringoes Station. This includes taking photos with a provided tablet computer device (such as an iPad).
• Follow event procedures, schedules, safety guidelines, and instructions from supervisors, including the Conductor when on board the train.
• Work collaboratively with train crew, other event staff, and volunteers.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional event environment in front-of-house and back-of-house.
• Perform other event-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to Ringoes and Flemington, NJ.
• Must have strong communication and customer-service skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must have weekend availability. Almost all of our train rides are on the weekend.
• Must be over the age of 18.
• Must be comfortable working and riding on board a moving train and in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Wear appropriate attire as directed (festive clothes are encouraged).

Benefits