JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY
Voted BEST Employer.
Become a CASTmember of the Nations Storyteller
This is a GREAT opportunity to LEARN about the history of our city and
get to BRAG about it
Have fun offering Historic Tours of America's tours and attractions while inviting guests to learn about our historical city.
Expand your performance repertoire as a tour guide and historical interpreter.
We are now holding interviews for our PAID training program that will thoroughly prepare you to be a professional tour guide.
Our ideal Tour Guides have a passion for helping people and making their vacation experience a memorable one. A sincere love of history and the culture of our city is ideal.
Tour Guides narrate several tours during each shift.
Part-Time and Seasonal positions may be available.
Weekends/Holidays Required.
CASTmember Benefits
- All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for:
- Paid sick time
- FREE Teledoc - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone/computer for employee & their dependents. Employer pays 100%
- 401K plan with company matching Eligibility requirements must apply
- Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available
- Fun, upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
- Discounts in retail stores and FREE admission to all company attractions (including The Old Jail, Potter's Wax Museum, Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, and MANY More.)
- FREE admission to all participating attractions through the Florida Attraction Association AttractionShare Program, including FREE or discounted admission for up to three accompanying guests.
Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search
Auditions are by appointment only
Please submit a cover-letter, resume, and head shot (if available)
Successful candidates must undergo a drug test and a background search
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- No prior knowledge is required and paid training is provided
- Ability to perform on-your-feet routine physical activity
- Ability to learn and memorize scripted materials and historical details
- Ability to be heard in a loud, audible voice without amplification by an audience up to 35 or 40 persons
- Ability to give a scripted tour in the time allowed
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions
- Ability to work independently over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations to satisfy the needs of our guests
- Ability to handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via the telephone while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor
- Ability to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow employees and the general public
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Prior performance or interpretation experience is preferred
- An interest in history is a plus