GSMR Onboard Entertainer

Division/Department: Special Events and Entertainment

Job Title: Onboard Entertainer/Musician 

Reports To: Special Events and Entertainment Manager

Type of position: Non-Exempt / Hourly 

Employee Classification: Seasonal 

Location: Bryson City, North Carolina 

Compensation: $14-$17/hr. (DOE), Plus tips; Position is eligible for Instrument maintenance and repair reimbursement

Job Summary: The Musician/Onboard Entertainer travels from car to car providing musical entertainment and customer service for the passengers during the rail excursion as well as on properties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for entertaining passengers on board general excursions, specialty trains, and off-board (on grounds) when requested.
• Time management is necessary onboard the train to ensure that all guests have an equal amount of interaction and music.
• Entertain guests by curating songs based on specialty celebrations, ie. Birthdays, Honeymoon, Anniversary, etc. 
• Have broad knowledge of songs that best represent GSMR and its surrounding region, in addition to being prepared for songs requested on a regular basis. Example: “Wagon Wheel”
• Always maintain a professional appearance in GSMR-approved attire. 
• Boarding and de-boarding train cars at an assigned boarding station.
• Comply with GSMR policy, procedures, and safety program, including Safety Rules, Operating Rules, and participation in ongoing safety training/regular daily safety meetings with onboard staff. 
• Complete required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely manner when requested. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested. 

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 and the grounds.
• 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. 

Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• Ability to play an acoustic instrument, preferably a fiddle, guitar, or banjo.
• Ability and willingness to sing and play instrument in front on an audience in a non-concert setting without amplification. 
• Two years of entertainment experience, preferred. 
• Must be familiar with Appalachia history, and music of the Appalachia/Bluegrass etc. 
• 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.

Salary : $14 - $17