Tour Experience Associate Part-time

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens one of the oldest historical gardens in the US is looking for a new Tour Experience Associate to represent our amazing tour offerings; including Nature Train & Boat Tours Slavery to Freedom 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.

What you will be doing:

• Immersing yourself in the culture and history of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens working closely with MPCs Historian 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 groups specific interests
• Present tour narrative in an engaging way 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
• Represents a teamplayer spirit when assigned other duties as required

Who you are:

• You have 3 years experience in a peoplefacing public speaking role. Previous experience as a Tour Guide and boating experience is preferred but not necessary!
• You have the adaptability it takes to shift tour offerings with varied narratives and environments
• Youre passionate about American history are an engaging storyteller and your verbal communication skills are onpoint
• Youre comfortable connecting with a wide variety of people and do so by flexing your presentation style to meet the unique needs and backgrounds of the people youre with
• Youve got strong customer service skills. You understand that the best tours are ones that are educational immersive and provide the best experience for the guest

We are proud to offer a competitive pay rate of $17.00 per hour in line with industry standards

Employee Discounts

• Experience our history horticulture and nature with your loved ones! Employees can host their immediate family members (on nonscheduled working days) to Magnolia! This includes free admission to the gardens and to all tours. If immediate family members visit during an employees scheduled working day eligible family members are welcome to visit the gardens with free admission. Please contact the Welcome Center for more information.
• Save 50 on all onsite venue rentals (includes standard fees) 40 off at our charming Gift Shop and meal discounts at our impeccable Peacock Cafe!
• Employees and their immediate family members can join Community Events for free!
• Enjoy discounted pricing for Magnolias prime Special Events
• Earn your Reciprocal Admission Pass after your first 90 days! This gold pass allows you and one guest free admittance to over 40 participating attractions such as: SC Aquarium SpiritLine Cruises Charleston County Parks Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry and many more!
• Team Members are provided company branded uniform items at no cost!

Training & Development

• Nocost continuing education training for current licenses that benefit both you and MPC
• Limitless internal training and development opportunities!

Additional Perks

• It really pays! Referral bonus for an employees referral that is hired and completes three months of service. $500 for fulltime hires and $250 for parttime hires.
• Accept your own stainless steel Magnolia logoed bottle perfect for preserving our environment and keeping your drinks hot or cold (up to 24 hours)
• 6mi of Biking and Walking Trails for you to use

Required Experience:

IC