Williamsburg Tour Guide/Actor

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Williamsburg Tour Guide and Actor, where your passion for storytelling and love of history come alive! In this engaging role, you will lead lively, immersive tours that transport visitors back in time while embodying historical characters with enthusiasm and authenticity. Your energetic presence and exceptional communication skills will create memorable experiences for guests of all ages, making history fun, educational, and unforgettable. This paid position offers a unique opportunity to combine acting, guiding, and customer service in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Duties

• Lead engaging, informative tours by narrating historical stories and acting as various characters to bring Williamsburg’s rich history to life
• Manage tour groups efficiently, ensuring all guests are engaged, safe, and have an enjoyable experience
• Use storytelling techniques to captivate audiences and enhance their understanding of historical events and figures
• Maintain excellent rapport with tour guests through friendly communication and personalized attention
• Ensure safety during outdoor work by adhering to wilderness safety protocols.
• Manage time effectively to keep tours running smoothly while maintaining high energy levels and enthusiasm

Skills

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills to confidently deliver captivating stories
• Leadership qualities to manage tour groups and coordinate activities seamlessly
• Experience in tour guiding, storytelling techniques, or acting within historical or outdoor environments
• Customer service expertise to ensure guest satisfaction from start to finish
• Knowledge of outdoor work safety practices
• Excellent communication skills for building rapport with guests and team members alike
• Time management skills to balance multiple tours while maintaining energetic delivery

Embark on this exciting journey where history meets performance! We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to educate, entertain, and inspire visitors through lively storytelling and engaging character portrayals. Join us in creating memorable adventures that celebrate Williamsburg’s vibrant past!

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person