Oldest Store Museum Historyteller

Saint Augustine, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN OUR OLD TOWN TROLLEY FAMILY! Voted BEST EMPLOYER!

Named one of the Top 3 Employers and Best Leadership in St. Augustine. Proud winner of the Chamber Member of the Year and Floridas First Coast Tourism Impact Award. Join the team everyones talking about!

Position Purpose

This position must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain. Our guests judge our company and all of our other employees by the way you handle your duties. The stories shared at the Oldest Store are an important part of St. Augustines history. It is the Historytellers job to bring this history to life in a respectful accurate and engaging way while keeping to the companys mission.

Employee Benefits

Competitive pay and paid training:
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
Weekend availability required

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Requirements:

Essential Functions

Present historically accurate information in an entertaining manner in costume both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions several times a work shift in a loud audible voice without amplifications for an audience of up to 65 people.
Portray costumes historical characters either based upon real persons or composites of real persons to teach or interpret local history.
Study and rehearse roles from scripts in order to interpret learn and memorize lines and cues as directed.
Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other in order to develop role interpretations.
Capability to fill the roles for host historical characters and switch roles with ease when required during a work shift.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and in groups over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations.
Ability to learn stage direction and memorize historical details provided in scripted story and relay scripted story in an entertaining manner.
Ability to successfully portray historical characters in front of an audience according to script and stage directions as well as improvising if the situation arises.
Ability to be heard in a loud audible voice without amplification by an audience up to 65 persons.
Ability to give the scripted story in the time allowed.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong interest in St. Augustine history is desirable.
Prior performance or interpretation experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing.
Have a passion for helping people and making their St. Augustine experience a memorable one.

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