Actor at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
About The Position
The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® is holding auditions for historical interpreters/actors. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Auditions/Interviews are by appointment only. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Positions would begin in February following a mandatory pre-employment drug screening. The BTPSM is open 7 days a week with museum experience tours running from 10am-5pm. Weekends/Holidays Required. Please note that these positions are not seasonal/summer only. Due to the lengthy training process and the extensive costuming efforts, we are unable to hire for short-term employment. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to reliving the historic night of the Boston Tea Party. Our museum includes a blend of live historical performance with technology and multimedia presentations including the award-winning documentary, Let It Begin Here®. We are also the proud home of the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® is a floating nautical environment, featuring two fully restored 18th century sailing vessels, the ship Eleanor and the brig Beaver. Visit bostonteapartyships.com for further information! As a member of our cast, you will serve as a Host to our guests, dress in historical costume, and portray a historical character while leading guests through the museum experience. Job Summary Each actor will perform multiple roles on site. Must be available to work on weekends and holidays. All actor/interpreters must have at least 1 weekend day of availability. Some evening hours will be available for special events/programs/rehearsals. Friendly/outgoing dispositions expected. We pride ourselves on giving unrivaled customer service and have built a great reputation not only locally, but internationally. Must be comfortable working with and leading large groups of people. Must be able to work in all-weather scenarios as you WILL be outside for some of your day. Prior performance experience and an interest in revolutionary war era history strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Must be available to work on weekends and holidays.
- All actor/interpreters must have at least 1 weekend day of availability.
- Must be comfortable working with and leading large groups of people.
- Must be able to work in all-weather scenarios as you WILL be outside for some of your day.
- Friendly/outgoing dispositions expected.
- Must complete the online application before being considered for an interview.
Nice To Haves
- Prior performance experience and an interest in revolutionary war era history strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Host to our guests
- Dress in historical costume
- Portray a historical character while leading guests through the museum experience
- Each actor will perform multiple roles on site.
Benefits
- All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans.
- All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: Paid sick time (40 hours per year), 401K plan with company matching, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available), fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, discounts in retail stores, and free admission to all company attractions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
