Evening Tour Guide

Historic Tours of America • Nashville, TN

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Tour Guide must have a good sense of fun and desire to entertain while singing and narrating a script of Nashville’s music history. The Evening Tour Guide must extend courtesy and hospitality. The guests should feel glad they have chosen our company to entertain them.

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 clear English in order to communicate with co-workers 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 be heard in a loud, audible voice.
• Ability to give the scripted story in time allowed.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and substance abuse testing
• Have a passion for helping people and making their Nashville experience a memorable one.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in Nashville’s history is desirable.
• Prior performance or interpretation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to play guitar preferred, not required
• Ability to sing well is a must

Responsibilities

• Present historically accurate information in an entertaining manner in costume, in a moving trolley and various outdoor weather conditions, several times a work shift, in a loud audible voice with or without amplification to be heard from the front of the trolley to the back of the trolley on sometimes loud busy streets.
• Study and rehearse roles from script to interpret, learn, and memorize lines and cues.
• Read, interpret, and memorize musical compositions and apply your voice and style to create assigned songs in the tour script
• Use props as directed
• Must be mindful of timing to complete the tour in the time allotted.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training - $18 - $20 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

What This Job Offers

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