Weekend Tour Guide

Magnolia Plantation • Charleston, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the oldest historical gardens in the US, is looking for a new Part-time Tour Experience Associate to represent our amazing tour offerings; including, Nature Train & Boat Tours, Slavery to Freedom Tour, Magnolia House Tour, Audubon Swamp Garden Tour, etc. Tour Guides at MPC are responsible for crafting a positive, educational experience for our visitors through historical, accurate, engaging storytelling. Weekend support is required for this position.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a people-facing role that involves public speaking.
• Adaptability to shift tour offerings with varied narratives and environments.
• Passionate about American history.
• Engaging storyteller.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable connecting with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to flex presentation style to meet unique needs and backgrounds of guests.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Flexible and reliable, with availability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a tour guide or educator
• Boating experience

Responsibilities

• Immersing yourself in the culture and history of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, working closely with MPC’s Director of Interpretation to ensure accuracy in the content delivery of the tour narrative; your thorough knowledge of the property and its history will help you craft an experience unique to each group’s specific interests.
• Learn and present tour narratives in an engaging way within MPC approved scripts, with appropriate tones for the content; describe points of interest at Magnolia that relate to the tour; answer questions and facilitate discussions as appropriate.
• Ensure the safety of the group while on tour, being mindful of the surroundings and visitor activities.
• Works closely with other Tour Guides to ensure that facts, dates, and anecdotes about the history and horticulture of the property are accurate and streamlined across all tours.
• Represent a team-player spirit when assigned other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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