GSMR Onboard Entertainer

American Heritage Railways; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Instrument maintenance reimbursement

Job summary

GSMR in Bryson City, North Carolina seeks an Onboard Entertainer/Musician to travel between cars, delivering musical entertainment and passenger service during rail excursions. You will engage guests with curated selections and Appalachian-inspired tunes while maintaining a friendly, professional presence.

This seasonal, non-exempt position pays $14-$17 per hour, plus tips, and offers instrument maintenance reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to play an acoustic instrument (fiddle, guitar or banjo).
• Ability and willingness to sing and play without amplification.
• Two years of entertainment experience preferred.
• Familiar with Appalachia history and music.

Responsibilities

• Entertain passengers on board general excursions, specialty trains, and on-ground events when requested.
• Time management to ensure equal interaction and music for all guests.
• Curate songs for celebrations such as birthdays, honeymoons and anniversaries.
• Know songs representing GSMR and its region; be prepared for regular requests.
• Maintain a professional GSMR-approved appearance.
• Board and de-board train cars at assigned stations.
• Follow Safety Rules and participate in daily safety training.
• Complete required paperwork and records promptly.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Acoustic instrument

Singing

Entertainment experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: BRYSON CITY, NC 28713Salary Range: $14.00 - $17.00 HourlyDivision/Department: Special Events and Entertainment

Job Title:

Onboard Entertainer/Musician

Reports To:

Special Events and Entertainment Manager

Type of position:

Non-Exempt / Hourly

Employee Classification:

Seasonal

Location:

Bryson City, North Carolina

Compensation:

$14-$17/hr. (DOE), Plus tips; Position is eligible for Instrument maintenance and repair reimbursement

Job Summary:

The Musician/Onboard Entertainer travels from car to car providing musical entertainment and customer service for the passengers during the rail excursion as well as on properties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for entertaining passengers on board general excursions, specialty trains, and off-board (on grounds) when requested.
• Time management is necessary onboard the train to ensure that all guests have an equal amount of interaction and music.
• Entertain guests by curating songs based on specialty celebrations, ie. Birthdays, Honeymoon, Anniversary, etc.
• Have broad knowledge of songs that best represent GSMR and its surrounding region, in addition to being prepared for songs requested on a regular basis. Example: “Wagon Wheel”
• Always maintain a professional appearance in GSMR-approved attire.
• Boarding and de-boarding train cars at an assigned boarding station.
• Comply with GSMR policy, procedures, and safety program, including Safety Rules, Operating Rules, and participation in ongoing safety training/regular daily safety meetings with onboard staff.
• Complete required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely manner when requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Work Environment:

• Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours.
• Must be able to work on a moving train and the grounds.
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 0-100 degrees.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Enclosed and Open-Air Moving Train Cars.
• Works directly with the public.

QualificationsEducation, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• Ability to play an acoustic instrument, preferably a fiddle, guitar, or banjo.
• Ability and willingness to sing and play instrument in front on an audience in a non-concert setting without amplification.
• Two years of entertainment experience, preferred.
• Must be familiar with Appalachia history, and music of the Appalachia/Bluegrass etc.
• Must be able to interact effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with morning, night, weekend and holiday hours.