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Job Requirements of Oldest Jail Museum - Tour Guide - Actor:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- No prior knowledge is required and 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 employees 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
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Oldest Jail Museum - Tour Guide - Actor
JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY
Become a CASTmember of the Nations Storyteller ®
Voted 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 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.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive pay and paid training
- 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
Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Key West, Nashville, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah and Washington, DC since 1980!
Start your new Career With Us Today!
*Eligibility requirements may apply
Part-Time and Seasonal positions may be available.
Weekends/Holidays Required.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- No prior knowledge is required and 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 employees 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