Starting pay $25.00/hr
City Cruises is seeking InHouse DJs for its Operation in Washington DC.
About Us:
City Experiences passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40 year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If youre an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication creativity and cooperation are encouraged this may just be the opportunity for you.
About the Opportunity:
The successful Cruise Director / Disc Jockey (DJ) acts as the emcee of the cruise providing information to guests on features of the vessels and available activities playing and mixing music and overseeing gaming equipment and leading interactive activities for guests. The Cruise Director / DJ is engaging and able to assess and exceed the entertainment expectations of our guests.
About You:
This person will be adaptable dynamic and embody City Experiences RESPECT Service System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Curate and create playlists suitable for different times of the dining cruise including boarding dining and special events.
- Stay updated with current music trends and maintain a diverse and appealing music selection.
- Engage with passengers and encourage participation in onboard activities.
- Set up and operate DJ equipment including sound systems turntables and lighting.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and report any issues to the cruise staff.
- Work closely with Restaurant Managers and other staff to coordinate music with scheduled events and activities.
- Collaborate with event planners to create themed experiences on special cruise occasions.
- Be flexible in adapting music selections to suit the changing dynamics of the cruise accommodating different demographics and preferences.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalency required
- Must have a least two 2 years of disc jockey (DJ) experience
- Proven experience as a DJ in a hospitality or entertainment setting.
- Proficient in using DJ equipment and software.
- Strong knowledge of various music genres and the ability to cater to diverse audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to engage and entertain guests in a dynamic environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to audiovisual equipment.
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences mission vision values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race religion religious creed color national origin ancestry citizenship sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age pregnancy or relation medical conditions childbirth breastfeeding parental status veteran and/or military statue disability (physical or mental) medical condition genetic information or characteristics political affiliation domestic violence survivor status marital status or other characteristics prohibited by federal state or local law.
Additional the Company participates in the EVerify program in certain locations.
We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.
Required Experience:
Director