Oldest Store Museum Historyteller

About the role

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. Augustine's history. It is the Historyteller's job to bring this history to life in a respectful, accurate, and engaging way while keeping to the company's mission.

Responsibilities

• 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 amplification for an audience of up to 65 people.
• Portray costumed 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.
• Fill the roles for host, historical characters, and switch roles with ease when required during a work shift.

Qualifications

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

Required 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training
• Paid sick time for all FT, PT and Seasonal employees
• 401K plan with company matching (eligibility requirements may apply)
• 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

Schedule

Weekend availability required.

Additional 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.