Division/Department: Branson Scenic Railway (BSR)/EntertainmentJob Title: Onboard Entertainer/Musician Reports To: Head ConductorType of position: Non-Exempt / Hourly Employee Classification: CoreLocation: Branson, Missouri Compensation: $18 - $23/hour. This position is eligible to receive tips. Core classified employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plan with a portion of the premiums paid for by American Heritage Railways. Employer-funded HSA (for qualified employees), and Voluntary Life (premiums paid for by the employee), generous PTO plan, 401K plan with company-match, company provided Employee Assistance Program. 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 requested.
Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:
- Two years of entertainment experience
- Ability to play an acoustic instrument, preferably a fiddle, guitar, or banjo preferred
- 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.
- Enclosed and Open-Air Moving Train Cars.
- Works directly with the public.
Salary Description $18 - $23 per hour