Actor I - Alaska, United States - Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Description

Reports to:
Excursions Supervisor


Category:
Seasonal (April- October in Hoonah, Alaska)


Summary:
Actors provide a leadership role as well as interpretation and narration for guests attending various theater productions.

Actors will be cross trained to play all parts in Icy Strait Point Theater Productions and may be required to switch actor assignment schedule if necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point's guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination
Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests
Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography
Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point
Participate in all required trainings
Work as greeters to welcome guests and conduct guest orientations
Assist within programs wherever needed and other duties as assigned


Requirements:
Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture
Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction
Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds)
Must have good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults
Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.
Ability to project voice to 75-85 decibel level
Able to sing Tlingit songs and dance
Basic sewing skill and/or ability to learn
Ability to function in a theatrical environment (lights, darkness, masks)
Promote other ISP venues, distribute ISP literature and/or sell ISP merchandise
Physical Requirements &

Work Environment:
Able to lift 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily
Willing to live in a remote, rural community
Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting
~ Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.L

Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage
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