Actor - Cultural Programs

Icy Strait Point Llc; Hoonah (AK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Native Preference under P.O. 93-638

Job summary

Icy Strait Point Llc in Hoonah, AK seeks Actors for Cultural Programs to lead and interpret guests during theater productions. Actors will be cross-trained to perform multiple roles and may adjust schedules as needed.

The role requires knowledge of Tlingit culture, the ability to sing or dance in Tlingit, and the skill to present excursion information clearly to diverse audiences. Seasonal employment April–September 2027.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tlingit culture or willingness to learn. (≤140 chars)
• Strong verbal communication and leadership of groups. (≤140 chars)
• Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information accurately. (≤140 chars)
• Comfortable working in a theater environment and with guests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities following guiding principles: Best, Authentic, Profitable Tour Destination.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Inform guests about scenery, wildlife, history, culture, and geography.
• Share information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point.
• Participate in required trainings and welcome guests as they arrive.
• Serve as greeters and lead guest orientations.
• Assist with programs and other duties as assigned.
• Keep work area clean and presentable.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Tlingit culture

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Dance and song

Job description

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Actor - Cultural Programs

Tribal Dance Seasonal Labor Operatives Hoonah, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1637

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Actor Guide

Theater Productions — Performance & Guest Interpretation

Reports to: ANV Manager

Category: Seasonal (April–September 2027)

Summary

Actors provide a leadership role as well as interpretation and narration for guests attending various theater productions. Actors will be cross‑trained to play all parts in Icy Strait Point theater productions and may be required to switch actor assignment schedules if necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point's guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination.
• Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests.
• Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography.
• Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point.
• Participate in all required trainings .
• Work as greeters to welcome guests and conduct guest orientations.
• Assist within programs wherever needed, and other duties as assigned.
• Keep work area clean.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Adequate knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Tlingit culture.
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit introduction.
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds).
• Good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults.
• Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.
• Ability to project voice to the 75–85 decibel level.
• Able to sing Tlingit songs and dance.
• Basic sewing skill and/or ability to learn.
• Ability to function in a theatrical environment (lights, darkness, masks).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Able to lift 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community.
• Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting.
• Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather.

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.O. 93-638.