Ghost Actor
About The Position
JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY! Have fun as you bring to life the ghoulish past of our premier frightseeing Ghosts & Gravestones tour! The Ghost Host must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain while sharing stories of San Diego’s haunted past. The person in this position must make our guests feel welcomed and glad they have chosen our company to entertain them. Share the eerie side of our region's history and entertain guests by taking them on a journey back in time by touring the most haunted places in the city! We Offer: Competitive pay and paid training: $19 per hour + tips All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans All 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 attractions Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Charleston, Key West, Nashville, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, San Antonio, and Washington, DC since 1980! Start your new Career With Us Today! Eligibility requirements may apply
Requirements
- Ability to work independently over long periods of time or as part of a team within the scope of established rules and regulations.
- Ability to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow employees and the general public
- Ability to learn stage direction and memorize historical details provided in a scripted story and relay scripted story in an entertaining manner.
- Ability to successfully portray historical characters in front of an audience according to script and stage directions, as well as improving, if the situation arises.
- Ability to be heard in a loud, audible voice.
- Must pass pre-employment background check and substance abuse testing
- Have a passion for helping people and making their San Diego experience a memorable one.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Strong interest in history is desirable
- Prior performance or interpretation experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Present historically accurate information in an entertaining manner in costumes, in a moving trolley on busy streets and outdoors in various weather conditions, in a loud, audible voice with or without amplification to be heard form the front to the back of the trolley, several times a work shift.
- Portray costumed historical characters, either based upon real persons or composites of real persons.
- Study and rehearse roles from scrips to learn and memorize lines and cues as directed. Learn about the characters in the scripts and their relationship to each other to develop role interpretations.
- Use props as directed
- Must remain on show schedule when performing.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and paid training: $19 per hour + tips
- All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
- All 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 attractions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
