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Irish Mirror
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Rebecca Daly

Dublin Zoo hiring 'elves' to help Santa meet thousands of children this Christmas

Dublin Zoo is looking to hire 'elves' to assist the one and only Santa Claus this festive season.

“Cheerful and enthusiastic” elves are required for this very important job.

Santa is coming to Dublin Zoo this Christmas, and a team of elves are required to help him out.

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Dublin Zoo is hiring a number of people to act as Santa’s elves, starting from November 12 and working right up until the days before Christmas.

Successful applicants will be “passionate” about the festive season, and “cheerful and enthusiastic”. They must work well with children, in order to create an unforgettable experience for those who come to dine with Santa.

The job will require elves to work part-time and every weekend.

The listing said: “Santa is coming to Dublin Zoo this year and he is looking for cheerful and enthusiastic elves to help him to create an unforgettable Christmas experience for the families who come to dine with him.

“All elves will be passionate about Christmas and should have the ability to connect with children. They will be willing to work hard and have fun at the same time while working as part of an exciting team.

“Availability to work part-time including every weekend commencing Saturday, November 12, and December 19-23 is essential.”

Applications can be made on Dublin Zoo’s website by filling out their form and submitting a CV. The deadline is next Wednesday, October 26.

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