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Ghost Tour ambassador - Cape May, NJ
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What they do
A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.
$44,075 / year median in New Jersey
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Cape May, NJ 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Cape May, NJ 08204 $50
- $350 a week
- Part-time, Seasonal Ghost City Tours 52 reviews $50
- $350 a week
- Part-time, Seasonal Job description:
Location:
Cape May, NJ Job Type:
Part-time |Evening & Weekend Work Required Pay:
Paid training.After training:
$50 per tour + 100% tipsNow Hiring:
Tour Guides & Storytellers Are you a natural storyteller, performer, or public speaker? Do you enjoy history, ghost stories, or entertaining groups? Ghost City Tours is hiring Tour Guides to lead engaging, high-energy walking tours sharing local history, ghost stories, and legends. Job Overview As a Tour Guide / Ghost Tour Guide, you will:- Lead guided walking tours through historic areas
- Deliver engaging storytelling performances to groups
- Entertain guests with history, true crime, and ghost stories
- Provide excellent customer service while managing groups Key Details
- Tours are ~90 minutes (up to 2 hours for specialty tours)
- Walking distance: ~1 mile per tour
- Must be comfortable walking, standing, and speaking for extended periods
- Tours run year-round (evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Pay & Compensation Training Pay:
- $10 per hour for 8 2-hr training sessions
After Training:
- $50 base pay per tour + 100% tips
- Typical total earnings: $50
- 150+ per tour
- Top performers can earn significantly more with tips
- Weekly direct deposit (Fridays) Benefits & Perks
- Part-time schedule
- Performance-based incentives
- Advancement opportunities
- Fun, interactive work environment
- Ideal for actors, performers, teachers, and public speakers Minimum Requirements
- Strong public speaking or presentation skills
- Outgoing, confident, and comfortable with groups
- Reliable transportation
- Punctual and dependable
- Must live within 20 miles of the tour location Preferred Experience (Not Required)
- Tour guide experience
- Acting, theater, improv, or performance background
- Customer service or hospitality experience
- Teaching, history, or storytelling experience No Experience?
Important:
Application Process After applying, you will receive a required questionnaire via email. You must complete this to be considered for an interview. (Check your spam/junk folder if needed.) Apply Today Join Ghost City Tours and become part of a team delivering unforgettable experiences through storytelling, history, and performance.Job Type:
Part-time Work Location:
In personBenefits:
Employee discount Professional development assistanceWork Location:
In personBenefits:
Employee discount Professional development assistanceWork Location:
In personPay:
$50.00- $350.