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Ghost Tour ActorGuide at Historic Tours of America
Historic Tours of America
Charleston, SC
Hospitality
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY with Old Town Trolley Tours of Charleston!Have fun as you bring to life the ghoulish past of our premier frightseeing Ghosts & Gravestones tour!The Ghost Tour Actor/Guide must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain while narrating a script of Charlestons ghoulish past. The person in this position must make our guests feel welcomed and glad they have chosen our company to entertain them.We Offer:Competitive pay: $20 per hour tipsAll FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plansAll FT PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: Paid sick time 401K plan with company matching* fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year First Stop Health - 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 attractionsStart your new Career With Us Today!Share the eerie side of our regions history and entertain guests by taking them on a journey back in time by touring the most haunted places in the city!*Eligibility requirements may applyRequirements:Essential FunctionsPresent historically accurate information in an entertaining manner in costume on a moving vehicle on busy streets and outdoors in various weather conditions several times a work shift in a loud audible voice with or without amplification to be heard from everywhere in the vehicle.Portray costumes historical characters either based upon real persons or composites of real persons to entertain and narrate local history from an approved script.Study and rehearse roles from scripts to learn and memorize lines and cues as directed.Lead guests off the tour vehicle on walking sections of the tour while remaining in costume and character using scripted material to provide storytelling and tour appropriate content in a variety of different locations including but not limited to burial grounds cemeteries historic sites museums and memorials. Present the cost of tours and attractions based on the companys pricing system. Process vouchers and e-tickets with care and make recommendations for additional offerings. Drive sales to meet and exceed your sales goals. Required Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently over long periods of time or as part of a team within the scope of established rules and regulationsAbility to read write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with co-workers and the general publicAbility to learn stage direction and memorize historical details provided in a scripted story and relay scripted stories 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. QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent preferredStrong interest in Charlestons history is desirablePrior performance or interpretation experience is strongly preferredOther RequirementsMust pass pre-employment background check and substance abuse testingHave a passion for helping people and making their Charleston experience a memorable one. Key Skills Attorney At Law,Banking Operations,Basic,Drafting,Jewellery,Air Compressors Employment Type : Part-time Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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