Circus Smirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities, particularly among our youth population. Joining Circus Smirkus – as a participant, an employee, a volunteer, or an audience member – means you belong. And to all who join, Smirkus asks for you to embrace our values and to help us create joy and magic for everyone who encounters a Smirkus program. We commit to providing everyone equal opportunity to shine— both in and out of the ring.

Interested in working for Smirkus Camp? We are hiring for the following positions for the 2022 Summer Season.

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• Camp Photographer and Communications Associate
• Camp Clowning Coach
• Camp Health Professional
• Camp Head Cook
• Camp Cook
• Camp Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Circus Smirkus requires proof of full vaccination (including boosters as recommended by CDC) against Covid-19 with a CDC or WHO authorized vaccine for all staff, campers, and troupers. Additional Covid-19 protocols will be updated in the spring based on current public health guidelines, and are subject to change following state and/or local ordinance, guidance from the CDC, and at the discretion of Circus Smirkus for the health and safety of our participants and staff. Click here to read our 2022 Smirkus Camp COVID-19 guidelines for this coming summer. Our current vaccination requirement supersedes any previous policy.

2022 Big Top Tour Seasonal Positions

We are hiring for the following 2022 season Big Top Tour positions.

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• Big Top Tour Cook
• Big Top Tour Musician – Multi-Woodwind and/or Brass, doubling on Keys and/or Guitar
• Big Top Tour Backlot & Maintenance Supervisor
• Big Top Tour Assistant Backlot & Maintenance Supervisor
• Big Top Tour Tent Crew
• Big Top Tour Field Team Marketing Assistant (Advance Team)

Circus Smirkus requires proof of full vaccination (including boosters as recommended by CDC) against Covid-19 with a CDC or WHO authorized vaccine for all staff, campers, and troupers. Additional Covid-19 protocols will be updated in the spring based on current public health guidelines, and are subject to change following state and/or local ordinance, guidance from the CDC, and at the discretion of Circus Smirkus for the health and safety of our participants and staff. Click here to read our 2022 Big Top Tour COVID-19 guidelines for this coming summer. Our current vaccination requirement supersedes any previous policy.

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