Storyteller/Narrator

About the role

This position requires a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain, along with excellent driving skills. The successful candidate will drive a trolley on busy public streets while narrating a sightseeing tour multiple times per work shift.

Responsibilities

• Drive in a safe, competent manner a non-air-conditioned trolley on busy public streets while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour
• Meet and deal with the general public and diverse company employees in a prompt and courteous manner
• Handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via the radio while maintaining a professional and pleasant composure
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch during tours
• Perform an interior and exterior physical inspection of the vehicle daily and accurately complete the departmental documents/forms for inspection

Requirements

• Tour Guides must be able to drive a non-air-conditioned vehicle, on a busy public street in a safe, competent manner while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour.
• Must be able to board and exit the trolley and assist guests with boarding and exiting the trolley.
• Must pass annual Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) checks
• Ability to learn and memorize scripted tours and routes as assigned.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow employees, the general public, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable and verifiable driving record of at least three years

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment
• Have a passion for helping people and making their Savannah experience a memorable one.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay: $18 per hour + tips (average of $25 per hour with gratuities included)
• All full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation time, as well as company-sponsored health and wellness plans
• All full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees are eligible for: paid sick time, 401K plan with company matching*
• A fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
• First Stop Health - 24-hour 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

*Eligibility requirements may apply