Tour Guide - Ghost Hunt

US-Ghost-Adventure; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to tours

Job summary

US Ghost Adventures is hiring a Ghost Hunt Tour Guide for night investigations at the McInteer Villa in Atchison, KS. You will lead groups through haunted rooms, manage equipment, and deliver a thrilling, immersive guest experience.

The role emphasizes group leadership, guest safety, and strong customer service in spooky environments with late-evening shifts. Training is provided, and evening hours align with peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Strong public speaking and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage groups in a live tour setting.
• Comfortable in dimly lit, spooky environments.
• Willingness to work late evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of guests through designated historic rooms and property grounds during 2-hour evening ghost hunts (9:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
• Distribute, demonstrate, and assist guests with ghost-hunting equipment, including EMF meters, spirit boxes, and infrared cameras.
• Ensure guest safety, property navigation, and group comfort while maintaining an atmospheric, respectful, and immersive paranormal investigation.
• Monitor group dynamics and manage event pacing to sustain suspense, curiosity, and guest engagement throughout the tour.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues during tours and ensure gear remains in proper working condition.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Group management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

EMF meters

Spirit boxes

Infrared cameras

Job description

Ghost Hunt Tour Guide
Location: Atchison, KS
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: $12 / hour

Position Overview

US Ghost Adventures is seeking enthusiastic and engaging Ghost Hunt Tour Guides to lead nighttime paranormal investigations at the historic McInteer Villa in Atchison, KS. In this role, you will lead groups through haunted rooms and historic property areas, manage and distribute paranormal investigation equipment, and deliver a thrilling, immersive guest experience. The ideal candidate thrives in spooky environments and excels at group leadership, guest safety, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of guests through designated historic rooms and property grounds during 2-hour evening ghost hunts (typically scheduled from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
• Distribute, demonstrate, and assist guests with ghost-hunting equipment, including EMF meters, spirit boxes, and infrared cameras.
• Ensure guest safety, property navigation, and group comfort while maintaining an atmospheric, respectful, and immersive paranormal investigation.
• Monitor group dynamics and manage event pacing to sustain suspense, curiosity, and guest engagement throughout the tour.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues during tours and ensure gear remains in proper working condition.

Position Requirements

• Comfortable working in dimly lit, or spooky historical environments.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage groups.
• Availability to work late evening shifts (9:00 PM to 11:00 PM), weekends, and peak seasonal periods (including October and the Halloween season).
• Basic interest in or familiarity with ghost-hunting equipment and paranormal investigation techniques (full training provided).
• Previous experience in tour guiding, event hosting, theater, or customer-facing roles is preferred, but not required.

Compensation

• $12/ hour
• Convenient Evening Schedule: Fixed late-night hours (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM) ideal for secondary income, students, or night-shift availability.
• Paid Equipment Training: Comprehensive hands-on training on paranormal research gear and group facilitation.
• Employee Perks: Free or discounted admission to US Ghost Adventures tours nationwide for employees, friends, and family.

About US Ghost Adventures

US Ghost Adventures provides historic, entertainment-focused ghost tours and paranormal investigations across more than 100 historic locations nationwide. Grounded in regional history and authentic folklore, our experiences connect guests with the dark history, legendary hauntings, and mysterious phenomena of America's most historic destinations.