Historyteller at the Old Jail
Core
Deliver engaging, historically accurate storytelling tours at the Old Jail in St. Augustine, portraying costumed characters to interpret local history for up to 65 guests.
Role type
Tour guide / Historical interpreter (via careerplan.io/jobs/8A-00D-81-F6E-historyteller-at-the-old-jail)
Builds
Guided walking tours and character-based historical interpretations
Domain
Tourism / Local History
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Public speaking, memorization, role-playing, historical research, script interpretation, costume management, outdoor performance in varying weather
Preferred skills
Prior performance or interpretation experience, strong interest in St. Augustine history
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Present historically accurate information in costume indoors and outdoors; portray costumed historical characters based on real persons or composites; study and rehearse scripted roles; switch between host and character roles during shifts; deliver scripted stories within time limits to an audience of up to 65 people.
Seniority
Entry-level / Seasonal