Onboard Entertainer

Branson-Scenic-Railway; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Branson Scenic Railway (BSR) is seeking an Onboard Entertainer/Musician for our Branson, Missouri excursions. The role travels car to car on a moving train, providing entertainment and passenger service during rail trips, with a seasonal, non-exempt hourly schedule and tips eligibility.

The ideal candidate has two years of entertainment experience and can play an acoustic instrument or sing. Flexible hours include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet guest needs on busy travel days.

Qualifications

• Two years of entertainment experience.
• Ability to play an acoustic instrument and/or sing.

Responsibilities

• Entertain passengers onboard general excursions and specialty trains.
• Manage time to give guests equal interaction and entertainment.
• Curate songs for celebrations such as birthdays, honeymoons, anniversaries where applicable.
• Assist with boarding and de-boarding train cars as needed.
• Comply with safety rules and train policies; participate in daily safety meetings.
• Support crew with guest service by communicating needs and answering questions.

Skills

Acoustic instrument

Singing

Job description

Division/Department: Branson Scenic Railway (BSR)/EntertainmentJob Title: Onboard Entertainer/MusicianReports To: Onboard Train Crew and Entertainment ManagerType of position: Non-Exempt / HourlyEmployee Classification: SeasonalLocation: Branson, MissouriCompensation: $18 - $23/hour. This position is eligible to receive tips.Job Summary: The Musician/Onboard Entertainer travels from car to car onboard a moving train providing entertainment and customer service for passengers during rail excursions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for entertaining passengers onboard general excursions and specialty trains when requested.Time management is necessary onboard the train to ensure that all guests have equal amount of interaction and entertainment.Entertain passengers by curating songs (when applicable) based on specialty celebrations, ie. Birthdays, Honeymoon, Anniversary etc.Assist with boarding and de-boarding train cars when necessary.Comply with BSR policy, procedures and safety program including Safety Rules, Operating Rules and participation in ongoing safety training/regular daily safety meetings with onboard staff.Support onboard train crew with passenger customer service by communicating the needs of guests when necessary, answering questions when able, and providing family friendly entertainment.Other duties as assigned.Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:Two years of entertainment experience.Ability to play an acoustic instrument and/or sing.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.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.Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 0-100 degrees.Must be able to lift 25 pounds.Works directly with the public.