Full Time Lead Tour Guide/Actor

JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY! Voted 2019 BEST Employer!

This is a GREAT opportunity to LEARN about the history of our city and
get to BRAG about it!!!

Become a CASTmember of the Nations Storyteller

Have fun offering Historic Tours of America's tours and attractions while inviting guests to learn about our historical city!

Expand your performance repertoire as a tour guide and historical interpreter!

This position must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain. Our guests judge our company and all of our CASTmembers by the way you handle your duties. It is the Lead Historyteller’s job to bring the St Augustine’s 1908 history to life in a respectful, accurate, and engaging way while keeping to the company’s mission to be The Nation’s Storyteller ®. As a Lead Historyteller, you will assist the Museum and Productions Manager in supervising the acting staff.

Come join the ranks of the FUN-employed at Historic Tours of America

We are now holding interviews for our PAID training program that will thoroughly prepare you to be a professional tour guide!

Our ideal Tour Guides have a passion for helping people and making their vacation experience a memorable one. A sincere love of history and the culture of our city is ideal.

Tour Guides narrate several tours during each shift.

Full-Time, Part-Time and Seasonal positions may be available.

Weekends/Holidays Required.

CASTmember Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training
• All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for:
• Paid sick time
• 401K plan with company matching*
• Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available
• Fun, upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
• Teladoc - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents. Employer pays 100%
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• – High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently or as a team within the scope of established rules and regulations.
• Ability to Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships, treat people with respect under all circumstances, instill trust in others besides upholding the values of the organization.
• Ability to learn stage direction and memorize historical details provided in scripted story and relay scripted story in an entertaining manner.
• Ability to successfully portray historical characters in front of an audience according to script and stage directions, as well as improvising, if the situation arises.
• Ability to be heard in a loud, audible voice without amplification by an audience up to 65 persons.
• Ability to give the scripted story in the time allowed.
• Ability to work safely while wearing a themed costume.
• Ability to identify, gather and analyze information, exhibit sound and accurate judgment and make timely decisions.
• Mental attitude required to handle the stress that goes with this job as described.
• Ability to read, write and speak clear English in order to communicate with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to learn new duties, policies and procedures and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours a week or longer as deadlines dictate for a full-time status, part-time CASTmembers are to be available as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to use equipment or materials as specified in this job description.
• Should have proven, sustained record of high-quality work.
• Must have good grooming and hygiene skills.
• Recognize that Commitment, Attitude, Sincerity and Trust (the characteristics of a CASTmember) are lifelong habits that must be present on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

• – Assist the Manager to achieve goals as assigned, including, but is not limited to, train, re-train, and motivate staff, prepare weekly schedules, revise scripts, and review/evaluate historyteller’s performance.
• – Present historically accurate information in an entertaining manner in costume, both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, several times a work shift, in a loud, audible voice without amplification for an audience up to 65 persons.
• – Portray costumed historical characters, either based upon real persons or composites of real persons to teach or interpret local history.
• Study and rehearse roles from scripts in order to interpret, learn and memorize lines and cues as directed.
• – Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other to order to develop role interpretations.
• – Capability to fill the role for multiple historical characters, and switch roles with ease when required during a work shift.
• – Use props as directed.
• – Must remain on show schedule when performing.
• – Assist with guest check-in when required.
• – Provide answers to guest questions while staying in character when possible.
• – Serve as a calming influence when delays occur.
• – Serve as Manager-on-Duty as needed, which includes, but not limited to, assist with opening procedures; ensure that roles are properly filled, tours are sent out on time and performances run on time; operate show controller and other technical elements; assist with checking in and out of costumes when dry cleaner is picking up or delivering costumes; and assist with closing procedures.
• – Abide by all HTA policies, procedures and programs.
• – Abide by all safety policies and procedures to ensure safety of guest and CAST.
• – Requires on-your-feet routine physical activity, including climbing stairs.
• – Regular attendance and punctuality in costume are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior performance or interpretation experience is a must (3-4 years experience preferred)
• – Strong interest in St Augustine history is desirable.

Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search

Auditions are by appointment only

Please submit a cover-letter, resume, and headshot (if available)

Successful candidates must undergo a drug test and a background search

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person