Description:

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is holding auditions for historical interpreters/actors. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. 

Interviews are by appointment only.

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Positions would begin following a mandatory pre-employment drug screening. The BTPSM is open 7 days a week with tours running from 10am-5pm. 

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to reliving the historic night of the Boston Tea Party. Our museum includes a blend of live historical performance with technology and multimedia presentations including the award-winning documentary, Let It Begin Here. We are also the proud home of the Robinson Half-Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party of 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is a floating nautical environment, featuring two fully-restored 18th century sailing vessels, the ship Eleanor and the brig Beaver.

Visit bostonteapartyships.com for further information!

Qualifications:

As a member of our cast, you will serve as a Host to our guests, dress in historical costume, and portray a historical character while leading guests through the museum experience.  

Job Summary

• Each actor will perform multiple roles on site.
• Must be available to work on weekends and holidays.
• Some evening hours will be available for special events/programs/rehearsals.
• Friendly/outgoing dispositions expected. We pride ourselves on giving unrivaled customer service and have built a great reputation not only locally, but internationally.
• Must be comfortable working with and leading large groups of people. Must be able to work in all weather scenarios as you WILL be outside for some of your day.
• Prior performance experience and an interest in revolutionary war era history strongly preferred.

CASTmember Benefits

• All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for:
• Paid sick time (40 hours per year)
• 401K plan with company matching * * Eligibility requirements must apply
• Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available
• Fun, upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions

Full-Time and Part-Time positions are available.

Weekends/Holidays Required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How To Apply:

Auditions are by appointment only. Please submit your cover-letter, professional & artistic resumes, and headshot (if available) when applying online at the following link: https://historictoursofamerica.jobs.net/en-US/job/actor-historical-interpreter-%E2%80%93-boston-tea-party-ships-museum/J3Q1ML61728WPKCTN93

You must complete the online application before being considered for an interview. 

If you find that you are having trouble with the link, please forward your materials to Kelly Horan Galante, Assistant Creative Manager, at khoran@bostonteapartyships.com

Apply by:
April 15, 2023

Salary:
24.00 / Per hour

About this Organization:
The Boston Tea Party, “the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution” occurred the night of December 16th 1773.
The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, owned and operated by Historic Tours of America, is dedicated to accurately reliving that famous event. With a new state-of-the art museum and authentic replica ships; the Beaver and the Eleanor; the attraction brings visitors back in time to learn and experience the courageous acts of those who forever shaped the course of history.