Part-Time Old Jail Museum Tour Guide Actor

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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 and retell the history of our Old Jail Museum. It is the Historyteller’s job to bring this history to life in a respectful, accurate, and engaging way while keeping to the company’s mission to be The Nation’s Storyteller ®.

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

• Paid sick time
• FREE Teledoc - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone/computer for employee & their dependents. Employer pays 100%
• 401K plan with company matching * * Eligibility requirements must apply
• Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available
• Fun, upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
• Discounts in retail stores and FREE admission to all company attractions (including The Old Jail, Potter’s Wax Museum, Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, and MANY More!)
• FREE admission to all participating attractions through the Florida Attraction Association attractionShare Program, including FREE or discounted admission for up to three accompanying guests.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• No prior knowledge is required, paid training is provided
• Ability to perform on-your-feet routine physical activity
• Ability to learn and memorize scripted materials and historical details
• Ability to be heard in a loud, audible voice without amplification by an audience up to 35 or 40 persons
• Ability to give a scripted tour in the time allowed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to work independently over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations to satisfy the needs of our guests
• Ability to handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via the telephone while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow CASTmembers and the general public
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior performance or interpretation experience is preferred
• An interest in history is a plus

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: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person