Division/Department: Branson Scenic Railway (BSR) / Entertainment
Job Title: Onboard Entertainer/Musician
Reports To: Head Conductor
Type of position: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Location: Branson, Missouri
Compensation: $18 - $23/hour. This position is eligible to receive tips.
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 assigned.
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.
- Works directly with the public.
Skills Required
- Two years of entertainment experience
- Ability to play an acoustic instrument, preferably a fiddle, guitar, or banjo
- Must be able to interact effectively with coworkers and customers
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
What We Do
The Branson Scenic Railway offers visitors a nostalgic journey through the scenic Ozark Mountains aboard beautifully restored vintage passenger cars, traversing hills, spectacular trestles, and deep tunnels.
