Lead Evening Tour Guide

Historic Tours of America • St. Augustine, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Have fun as you bring to life the ghoulish past of our premier frightseeing Ghosts & Gravestones tour! 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! Supervise others while ensuring the operation runs smoothly! Expand your performance repertoire as an actor and historical interpreter at the Ghosts & Gravestones tour ®. The Lead Evening Tour Guide ensures our guests feel welcomed and glad they have chosen our company to entertain them! They assist in historical research, theatrical direction, must have creativity to write and improve scripts and tour presentations, and help with costuming and prop acquisition. This position requires a good sense of responsibility to lead and manage others with the ability to motivate the team and promote a harmonious workplace.

Requirements

• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English in order to communicate with co-workers and the general public
• Ability to identify, gather and analyze information, exhibit sounds and accurate judgement, and make timely decisions
• Ability to memorize the scripted story and stage direction, and work safely while wearing a themed costume
• Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing
• Valid DOT physical required
• Demonstrated experience in acting, stagecraft, set design, directing and creative writing are required.
• Acceptable driving record for past three years.
• Successful candidates must undergo a drug test and a background search

Nice To Haves

• Interest in history is helpful.
• Valid Florida Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement. (Will train to acquire a CDL. Must obtain a CDL in the first month of employment.)

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching and creating route changes in the nightly tour
• Communicating with managers of other departments (Sales, HR, Safety, etc) to ensure proper tour scheduling
• Assist the Manager in supervising employees, aiding in scheduling, staff assignments, hiring, training, and yearly reviews.
• Ensure the staff maintains order when guiding crowds through the interior of venues.
• Address and resolve customer issues
• Aid employees in the development of historical characters and approve all costumes, props, and dialects used to ensure historical accuracy and quality within company standards.
• When Necessary, must be able to perform as a Ghost Host or as a Ghost Tour Driver

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training: $25 per hour
• 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

What This Job Offers

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