Ghost Actor

Historic Tours of America • Malden, MA

9d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ghost Host must perform nightly tours, presenting macabre stories of Boston’s dark history. The person in this position must make our guests feel welcome, captivate them with sordid stories that are skillfully narrated, and leave them feeling satisfied with choosing our company to entertain them.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently over long periods of time as part of a team within the scope of established rules and regulations
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English to communicate with coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to learn stage directions and memorize historical details provided in a scripted story and relay scripted story in an entertaining manner.
• Ability to successfully portray historical characters in front of an audience according to a script and stage directions, as well as improvising, if the situation arises.
• Ability to be heard in a loud, audible voice.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in Boston’s history is desirable.
• Prior performance or interpretation experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present historically accurate information in an entertaining manner in costume, in a moving trolley on busy streets and outdoors in various weather conditions, several times a work shift, in a loud, audible voice with or without voice amplification to be heard from the front of the trolley to the back of the trolley.
• Working alone, at night, inside a historic graveyard.
• Portray costumed historical characters, either based upon real persons or composites of real persons to entertain and narrate local history from an approved script.
• Working with scripted material that contains sensitive subject matter.
• Present the cost of tours and attractions based on the company’s pricing system.
• Process vouchers and e-tickets with care and make recommendations for additional offerings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training: $18.50 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, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available), 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: High school or GED