What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paranormal Investigator position at Houston Ghost Tour?
Enrich your life with a hobby that pays! The Paranormal Investigator position is not a full-time job, but is an on-call, as-needed, part-time position. We are seeking someone who has a passion for what we do, has a great personality, and a desire to be successful. If you are interested in joining a crew of history, occult, and paranormal buffs in doing something you love, then being a Ghost Hunter/Paranormal Investigator for Houston Ghost Tour could be the perfect side job for you!
PROFESSIONAL PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR - LVL 1
We are seeking a very flexible, honest, reliable, talented, open, fun, and outgoing person to fill our Investigator position.
Position Available: PROFESSIONAL PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR AKA GHOST HUNTER LEVEL 1
Weeknights and on call weekends. Per tour, part-time, on-call, when needed
Hourly wage: Starting pay $40 per tour with raises.
Requirements:
- Paranormal investigating experience is required. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Experience with ghost hunting equipment is required. YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF GHOST HUNTING TO BE CONSIDERED.
- 5 years of customer service industry experience is highly preferred.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills.
- Must have exceptional people skills.
- Must have a neat and clean appearance.
- Must have a positive and outgoing personality.
- Must be able to handle difficult situations and difficult people with exceptional customer service skills, while staying professional at all times.
- Must be able to memorize a 2 hour script, and remember dates in history as well as important facts.
- Must be able to memorize answers to questions about the paranormal and history we discuss on tour.
- Will handle check-in and greeting of customers
- Will handle cash transactions and be responsible for turning in and reporting any cash sales.
- Daily reporting to management by Facebook Chat is required.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have knowledge of and own a smart phone or device, and able to communicate via social media with management, daily.
- Must be able to perform in front of large groups of people.
- Costumes and character acting training will be required.
- Must be able to stand and walk for hours at a time.
- Must be able to speak very clearly and loud enough to be heard without a microphone.
- Must have a flexible schedule. Must be willing to work at a moment's notice, and be able to work nights, weekends, and at an on-call basis as needed. Must be able to commit to work every weekend in October.
- Must be able to carry up to 25lbs and help with set-up and take-down of props and tables
Job Summary:
Paranormal Investigators responsibilities are to ensure the safety, happiness, and entertainment for all guests on tour. PI's will guide guests through the haunted town of Spring, while reciting historical facts and information as well as the paranormal sightings and experiences known to haunt the area. PI's are responsible for maintaining the group dynamic in an orderly manner at all times, while keeping on time and on schedule. PI's will learn the haunted history, and memorize the tour script so they can recite enough information while on the hunt. PI will use tools and equipment to enhance the ghost hunting experience, and will be required to keep an inventory on their person at all times while on the hunt. Training in guiding experience will be given when hired.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- How proficient are you with using ghost hunting equipment?
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
- paranormal investigating and/ghost hunting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location