Actor at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Historic Tours of America • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is holding auditions for historical interpreters/actors. The 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. 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.

Requirements

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have at least 1 weekend day of availability.
• Friendly/outgoing dispositions expected.
• Must be comfortable working with and leading large groups of people.
• Must be able to work in all-weather scenarios.
• Must complete the online application before being considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

• Prior performance experience.
• An interest in revolutionary war era history.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple roles on site.
• Serve as a Host to our guests.
• Dress in historical costume.
• Portray a historical character while leading guests through the museum experience.
• Work in all-weather scenarios as you WILL be outside for some of your day.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time (for FT Employees).
• Company sponsored health and wellness plans (for FT Employees).
• Paid sick time (40 hours per year) (for FT, PT and Seasonal employees).
• 401K plan with company matching (for FT, PT and Seasonal employees).
• Flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available) (for FT, PT and Seasonal employees).
• Fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year (for FT, PT and Seasonal employees).
• Discounts in retail stores (for FT, PT and Seasonal employees).
• Free admission to all company attractions (for FT, PT and Seasonal employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed