Onboard Historian & Destination Speaker

American Cruise Lines; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to vessel provided

Room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking onboard Historians and Destination Speakers to educate guests about American history and the ports of call on West/East Coast itineraries. You will deliver 45-60 minute daily presentations with PowerPoint visuals and provide underway narration between ports.

Ideal candidates are polished public speakers with deep knowledge of history, geography, and culture, who can engage guests via talks, Q&A, and group discussions while staying organized and service-minded.

Qualifications

• Extremely polished public speaking skills required.
• Excellent and polished presentation skills.
• Extraordinarily knowledgeable of the history, geography, ecology, ports of call, and other points of interest within the cruise itinerary.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills required.
• Must possess a strong sense of production and presentation.
• Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, confident, friendly, sociable, service-minded, and always have a can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily formal presentations (45-60 mins each).
• All presentations should be supported by PowerPoint visuals.
• Provide narration/commentary while the ship is underway from port to port during daylight hours, broadcast over the ship’s PA system to public lounges, outer decks and into guest staterooms.
• Present daily 15-20 min Port Previews and Q&A for all ports of call included on the cruise.
• Participate in daily hosting of Shore Excursions providing coach commentary when needed.
• Dine with guests each evening.
• Be available to guests throughout the day and evening for one-on-one chats and socialization.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

History knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Production mindset

Enthusiastic and service-minded

Attention to detail

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking onboard Historians and Destination Speakers to educate guests about American history and the ports of call on West/East Coast itineraries. You will deliver 45-60 minute daily presentations with PowerPoint visuals and provide underway narration between ports.

Ideal candidates are polished public speakers with deep knowledge of history, geography, and culture, who can engage guests via talks, Q&A, and group discussions while staying organized and service-minded.