Haunted Commercial Hotel Elko – 2026 Haunt Season Employment Application
Apply to join the Haunted Commercial Hotel team for the October 2026 haunt season. We are hiring haunt actors, greeters, ticket takers, guides, security and line-control staff, makeup artists, costuming staff, and haunt management. No prior haunt experience is required. Availability and reliability are our highest hiring priorities. Pay & Expectations: This is a high-energy, demanding, and extremely fun seasonal experience. You won’t make a bajillion dollars, but you’ll be part of a memorable team and event. Pay varies by position and is generally around $50 per night.
Applicant Information
Full name
First Name
Last Name
Preferred name
Age
Phone
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Area Code
Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
What position(s) are you interested in? Select all that apply.
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Haunt Actor
Greeter / Guest Services
Ticket Taker / Admissions
Haunt Guide
Security / Line Control
Makeup Artist
Costuming / Wardrobe
Haunt Management / Operations
Other
Have you worked for Haunted Commercial Hotel/Commercial Fun Center before?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
What type of position are you interested in?
Haunt/scare actor and operations
Other
Please describe the other position you are interested in.
About You
Tell us a little about yourself and the qualities you would bring to our 2026 haunt-season team.
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Why do you want to work at the Haunted Commercial Hotel / Commercial Fun Center this season?
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Why do you want to be a haunt actor?
Describe any acting, theater, haunt, sports, dance, performance, or customer-service experience. Experience is not required.
Select all that describe you:
Energetic
Patient
Dependable
Outgoing
Creative
Loud/Expressive
Comfortable Performing
Good at Following Instructions
Able to Stay Focused During Repetitive Work
Team Player
How comfortable are you waiting quietly for several minutes and then immediately giving a high-energy performance, repeatedly for several hours?
Very Comfortable
Comfortable
Unsure
Not Comfortable
Working Conditions
Answer honestly. A ‘No’ does not necessarily disqualify you; it helps us assign appropriate roles.
Theatrical fog/haze
Yes
No
Unsure
Wearing masks
Yes
No
Unsure
Wearing full-body/skin suits
Yes
No
Unsure
Running or moving quickly
Yes
No
Unsure
Standing still for long periods
Yes
No
Unsure
Creepy or very dark environments
Yes
No
Unsure
Crawling on the floor
Yes
No
Unsure
Close interaction with guests
Yes
No
Unsure
Repeating the same performance throughout a shift
Yes
No
Unsure
Taking direction and changing a performance when asked
Yes
No
Unsure
Some positions use simple buttons, switches, triggers, lights or sound controls. Are you comfortable learning basic electronic actor controls?
Very Comfortable
Comfortable After Training
Unsure
No
If accepted for a position, you may not always be assigned to a scare position. Depending on the night, skill level, experience, etc, we may assign you to a different position such as greeter, ticket taker, or even security assistance. Are you comfortable with this?
Very Comfortable
Comfortable After Training
Unsure
No
Non-Actor Positions — of the positions you selected, which is your first choice?
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For each position you selected, briefly explain why it interests you and what skills or experience would help you succeed.
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Describe any relevant work, volunteer, leadership, customer-service, admissions, crowd-control, security, makeup, costuming, theater, or management experience. Experience is not required.
A guest is confused, frustrated, or upset. How would you respond?
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List any relevant certifications, training, or specialized skills, if any (for example CPR/First Aid, security, makeup effects, sewing/costume repair, cash handling, or leadership).
Are you willing to help in another position you selected when staffing needs change?
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Yes
No
It depends
Please explain what it depends on.
October Availability
Availability and reliability are our highest priorities when making hiring and scheduling decisions—often more important than prior experience. Applicants who can genuinely commit to more event dates may receive priority. Only select dates you can truly commit to work after checking school, sports, family plans, other jobs, travel, and other obligations. IMPORTANT: Only select dates you are genuinely committing to work. Our staffing schedule will be built around the availability you provide. Check school, sports, family plans, other jobs, trips and other commitments BEFORE selecting dates. If hired based on your stated availability, we expect you to work those dates. Repeated failure to work dates you committed to, except legitimate emergencies or approved circumstances, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Which October 2026 dates can you COMMIT to work? Check ALL dates you can commit to.
Fri Oct 2, 2026
Sat Oct 3, 2026
Fri Oct 9, 2026
Sat Oct 10, 2026
Fri Oct 16, 2026
Sat Oct 17, 2026
Fri Oct 23, 2026
Sat Oct 24, 2026
Fri Oct 30, 2026
Sat Oct 31, 2026 – Halloween
Is there anything that could interfere with any date you selected?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
How many nights do you ideally want to work?
1–2
3–4
5–6
7–8
Nearly All
Reliability Screening
There hasn't been a guest in your area for several minutes. What do you do?
Stay in position/in character and remain ready
Check my phone
Leave to talk with coworkers
Wander elsewhere
You've performed the same scare dozens of times and are tired. What do you do?
Keep giving every group my best performance
Reduce my effort
Only perform well when a supervisor is nearby
Take an unscheduled break
What makes someone a great haunt actor?
Acknowledgment
Acknowledgment: I understand haunt acting requires both patience and energy.
I understand haunt acting requires both patience and energy.
Acknowledgment: I understand I may wait, stand still and repeat performances for long periods.
I understand I may wait, stand still and repeat performances for long periods.
Acknowledgment: I understand I may be running around, crawling and/or climbing for long periods of time.
I understand I may be running, crawling, or climbing for long periods of time.
Acknowledgment: I understand I am expected to immediately perform energetically when guests arrive.
I understand I am expected to immediately perform energetically when guests arrive.
Acknowledgment: I carefully reviewed and am committing to the dates I selected.
I carefully reviewed and am committing to the dates I selected.
Acknowledgment: I understand my availability may be used in hiring and scheduling decisions.
I understand my availability may be used in hiring and scheduling decisions. Failure ot maintain this availability may affect my ability to participate in the haunt.
Acknowledgment: I understand applying does not guarantee employment or specific shifts.
I understand applying does not guarantee employment or specific shifts.
Acknowledgment: I understand that I may be considered for employment in other positions such as greeter, ticket taker, line control, and/or security.
I understand that scare positions are limited and am willing to work in other positions if necessary.
Thank you
We will be reviewing applications over the next few weeks and will likely start auditions and interviews the beginning of September.
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