Actor - Cultural Programs

Actor Guide

Theater Productions — Performance & Guest Interpretation

Position Details

Reports to: ANV Manager

Category: Seasonal (April–September 2027)

Location: Hoonah, Alaska

Pay: $18.00/hour plus bonus potential

Summary

Actors provide a leadership role as well as interpretation and narration for guests attending various theater productions. Actors will be cross-trained to play all parts in Icy Strait Point theater productions and may be required to switch actor assignment schedules if necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point's guiding principles: Best, Authentic, and Profitable Tour Destination.
• Provide excellent customer service to all Icy Strait Point guests.
• Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography.
• Provide guests with information about all tours available at Icy Strait Point.
• Participate in all required trainings.
• Work as greeters to welcome guests and conduct guest orientations.
• Assist within programs wherever needed, and other duties as assigned.
• Keep work area clean.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Adequate knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Tlingit culture.
• Must be able to learn a Tlingit introduction.
• Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds).
• Good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults.
• Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.
• Ability to project voice to the 75–85 decibel level.
• Able to sing Tlingit songs and dance.
• Basic sewing skill and/or ability to learn.
• Ability to function in a theatrical environment (lights, darkness, masks).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Able to lift 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community.
• Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting.
• Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather.