Narrator - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Hornblower Group Inc. • Boston, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The successful Narrator is friendly, upbeat, provides excellent customer service, enjoys interacting with people from all over the world, and can learn a “narration script” that includes accurate historical information.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and memorize historical information, and to deliver an engaging “story-like” tour.
• Ability to express history, facts, anecdotes in a clear and coherent delivery style.
• Ability to stay on your feet for lengthy periods of time.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Performing or theatre experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn the historical information for the narration and prepare your own "verbalization" of the tour of the port. (Narrators are provided with all the necessary historical information and on-site paid training.)
• Deliver an engaging and informative tour on the vessel in front of the passengers.
• Greet and interact with passengers in a friendly, courteous manner, with a smile, and bidding them farewell at the end of the cruise.
• Provide directions to points of interest in the area, such as historical sites, restaurants, tourist attractions, transportation etc.
• Take part in safety drills and work in cooperation with the captain and crew of the vessel.
• Communicate clearly with other departments and personnel.
• Additional job duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed