Old South Carriage Co.
Old South Carriage Company is always looking for talented individuals to join our Tour Guide, Barn Worker, Sales, and Customer Service teams. As an Old South team member, you will showcase Charleston's hospitality, history and beauty by combining your confidence, charm, and prior work experience to deliver an exceptional tour experience to our guests.
We are Charleston’s premier touring company and our outstanding employees work together to manage two 5,000 square foot barns, a herd of 30 draft horses, four sales locations, and deliver the best customer (experience) service in town.
As a premier tour operator, we have high standards that you will help us maintain. We put a premium on quality, safety, equine care and customer satisfaction.
Charleston is a popular tourism destination, and we are the top provider of iconic carriage tours, so expect a rapid pace in your rewarding career.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Old South Carriage Team
Responsibilities will vary based on role:
- Tour Guide - Deliver accurate and entertaining historic and haunted carriage tours to our customers
- Barn Crew – Ensure the health of our heard and manage the daily operations of our two barns
- Sales – Engage potential customers, quickly assess needs and inventory, and complete the sale of one our tours
- Customer Service – Greet customers, sell tours and assist with the loading of our carriages
About Old South Carriage Company
Old South Carriage Company is a family owned business that was established in 1983 with 3 horses and one small carriage. Today, with 30 horses and a fleet of carriages, Old South Carriage offers what you would expect from a large touring company without sacrificing the personal commitment unique to a family owned business. We are a premier tour operator with a focus on serving our Charleston visitors with unsurpassed hospitality, and providing excellent equine care to our horses. We believe that providing the best experience starts with hiring the best team members!
Requirements
Job requirements will vary based on role (Barn Worker, Sales, and Customer Service)
- Must be a team-oriented, but also able to take initiative individually
- We are known for our southern hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
- Valid drivers license
- Tour Guides need a City of Charleston tour guide certification
Benefits
- Industry-leading pay. Our pay is considered the highest in the market. Compensation will be discussed early in the application process.
- Flexible scheduling around a 40-hour work week
- Opportunities for continuing education
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities