Docent
About The Position
Shoreline Sightseeing is seeking a dynamic and engaging Docent (Tour Guide) to deliver live narration aboard our Architecture River Tours. As a Docent, you are the voice of the experience. You will be transforming Chicago’s skyline into a compelling, educational, and memorable story for guests from around the world. This position combines public speaking, storytelling, education, and hospitality in one of Chicago’s most iconic outdoor settings. You’re turning steel and glass into living history. Every tour is live. Every audience is different. Every day is an opportunity to captivate hundreds of people.
Requirements
- Exceptional public speaking, hospitality, and storytelling skills
- Professional demeanor and consistent attendance and work habits
- Passion for Chicago and its architectural heritage
- Evening and weekend availability
- Comfortable working outdoors on a vessel in all weather conditions
- Confident, adaptable, and quick-thinking under live conditions
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
- Open to feedback, coaching, and ongoing professional development
Nice To Haves
- Prior guide or docent experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver 60, 75, and 90 minute narrated tours
- Master architectural and historical content provided by Shoreline
- Develop and maintain a professional tour script that blends accuracy, personality, and clarity
- Present multiple tours daily with professionalism and enthusiasm
- Engage guests and respond to questions before, during, and after tours
- Collaborate with Marine Crew to ensure passenger safety
- Promote Shoreline’s amenities, tours, and products
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and memorable onboard atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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