Weekend Tour Guide Magnolia Plantation - 3.3 Charleston, SC Job Details Part-time $15 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Outdoor work experience Passenger loading and unloading procedures Boat handling Full Job Description Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the oldest historical gardens in the US, is looking for a new Part-time Tour Experience Associate to represent our amazing tour offerings; including, Nature Train & Boat Tours, Slavery to Freedom Tour, Magnolia House Tour, Audubon Swamp Garden Tour, etc. Tour Guides at MPC are responsible for crafting a positive, educational experience for our visitors through historical, accurate, engaging storytelling. Weekend support is required for this position.

What you will be doing:

Immersing yourself in the culture and history of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, working closely with MPC's Director of Interpretation to ensure accuracy in the content delivery of the tour narrative; your thorough knowledge of the property and its history will help you craft an experience unique to each group's specific interests. Learn and present tour narratives in an engaging way within MPC approved scripts, with appropriate tones for the content; describe points of interest at Magnolia that relate to the tour; answer questions and facilitate discussions as appropriate. Ensure the safety of the group while on tour, being mindful of the surroundings and visitor activities. Works closely with other Tour Guides to ensure that facts, dates, and anecdotes about the history and horticulture of the property are accurate and streamlined across all tours. Represent a team-player spirit when assigned other duties as required.

Who you are:

You bring 3+ years of experience in a people-facing role that involves public speaking. Prior experience as a tour guide or educator—and boating experience—are a plus, but not required. You have the adaptability it takes to shift tour offerings with varied narratives and environments. You're passionate about American history, are an engaging storyteller, and your verbal communication skills are on-point. You're comfortable connecting with a wide variety of people, and do so by flexing your presentation style to meet the unique needs and backgrounds of the people you're with. You've got strong customer service skills. You understand that the best tours are ones that are educational, immersive, and provide the best experience for the guest. Flexible and reliable, with availability to work weekends.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk or stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours) during tours on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions. Ability to climb multiple stairs and navigate various inclines on the property. Ability to safely board and disembark boats and trains and assist visitors as needed. Ability to speak clearly and project to groups of up to 50 people for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).