SCAD Storyteller

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking a temporary storyteller to serve as an ambassador for SCADstory. You will deliver introduction speeches with polish and engage guests to enhance the visitor experience.

Responsibilities include mingling with guests between performances, providing on-the-floor support, and modeling professional conduct for student employees. Evening and weekend work, plus at least 20 hours weekly, are required.

Qualifications

• Recent SCAD graduate or alumni of a performing arts program or related field.
• Experience in public speaking, acting, or professional performance.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform the introduction speech with professional-grade delivery and engagement.
• Mingle with guests in between scheduled performances to enhance the visitor experience.
• Provide on-the-floor support to ensure smooth operations.
• Set an example for student employees through professional conduct and excellent performance.

Skills

Public speaking

Professional performance

Evenings/weekends availability

20 hours per week

Education

SCAD graduate or alumni

Performing arts / related field

Job description

As a temporary storyteller, you will act as an ambassador to ensure that the narrative of the university is delivered with the necessary skill and polish to meet high expectations. At SCADstory, you’ll:

• Perform the introduction speech with professional-grade delivery and engagement
• Mingle with guests in between scheduled performances to enhance the visitor experience
• Provide on-the-floor support to ensure smooth operations
• Set an example for student employees through professional conduct and excellent performance

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• An ability to engage diverse groups of guests

Minimum qualifications:

• A recent SCAD-graduate or alumni of a performing arts program or a related creative field
• Experience in public speaking, acting, or professional performance
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours:The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.