Actor at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Job Description

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® is holding auditions for historical interpreters/actors. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Auditions/Interviews are by appointment only. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Positions would begin in February following a mandatory pre-employment drug screening. The BTPSM is open 7 days a week with museum experience tours running from 10am-5pm. Weekends/Holidays Required. Please note that these positions are not seasonal/summer only. Due to the lengthy training process and the extensive costuming efforts, we are unable to hire for short-term employment. 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 Tea 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! 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. All actor/interpreters must have at least 1 weekend day of availability. 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 o