Careers at Old South Carriage Company
Join the city's friendliest team
A Team Committed to Excellence for Our Guests, Team Members, and Horses
We have the privilege of showcasing Charleston’s rich history and beauty to guests from all over the world.
Current Job Openings
Carriage Tour Guide
Delight guests with Charleston history and folklore on an iconic horse-drawn carriage tour. Ideal for energetic and articulate history enthusiasts.
Perform accurate historic tours and engaging haunted tours of Charleston. Safely operate carriages pulled by draft horses in a downtown setting. Provide excellent customer service to our guests, which includes answering questions pertaining to Charleston and its rich history.
Successfully obtain City of Charleston tour guide certification (training is provided if you aren’t already certified). Must be articulate and friendly team player with a passion for entertaining our guests and sharing Charleston’s history. Must have a valid driver’s license. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
Sales Associate
Achieve exceptional customer satisfaction through superb sales and service. Ideal for friendly, customer-service-focused professionals.
Greet guests and provide courteous customer interactions, insightful tour recommendations, and accurate sales transactions. Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and accuracy in all financial transactions. Sell individual and combination tour packages. Master all sales venues including retail space, outdoor sales booth, horse-drawn carriage, and phone sales.
Experienced in customer-facing and service-minded sales environment. Able to effectively communicate with a variety of people. Excited to work at a fast-paced, premier tour company and be part of the Old South Team. Organized, attentive, and detail oriented. Must have a valid driver’s license and be eager to learn to drive draft horses. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all time is a must.
Barn Crew
Care for our team of 30 draft horses and maintain two 5,000-square-foot barns. Perfect for self-starters who make the well-being of our horses their top priority.
Ensure the health of our draft horses by caring for them daily. Includes feeding, bathing, grooming, and harnessing. Clean the stalls and complete additional barn-related tasks with enthusiasm. Assist in transporting horses from our 65-acre farm as needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be comfortable around draft horses. Team-oriented, but also able to take initiative individually. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
Customer Service
Welcome guests, sell tickets, and assist with loading carriages. Ideal for individuals who enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment.
Greet guests and provide excellent customer service. Recommend tours, sell tickets, and assist in efficiently loading carriages. Requires attention to detail and a positive attitude.
Must be great with people and an engaging conversationalist. Experience working with business software and accurately handling financial transactions. Highly organized and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Able to multi-task, problem solve, and work well as part of the Old South team. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must. Customer-facing service experience preferred.
Core Values We Live By
We’re a fast-paced company with high standards. Our core values keep the entire team focused on delivering excellent experiences together.
- Create Amazing Experiences
- Cooperate for Greatness
- Exceed Expectations
- Communicate Openly and Honestly
- Do the Right Thing
- Spread Some Laughter and Have Fun
- Seek and Share Knowledge
Why You'll Love It Here
We work hard to be the best company to work for in Charleston, SC.
Atmosphere of Excellence
Our people, passion, and process all align to do great work—treating our guests, staff, and horses with the highest care.
Growth Opportunities
We believe in rewarding excellence and promoting from within. We value long-term relationships with our teammates.
Industry-Leading Pay
We hire only the best, so we pay the best. Benefit from working at the premier tour provider.
Fun and Friendly Team
We hire people who like people. We’re known for our Southern hospitality – gracious, kind, and warm. You simply won’t find a better group of people to spend your days with.
Current Job Openings (v2)
Carriage Tour Guide
Perform accurate historic tours and engaging haunted tours of Charleston. Safely operate carriages pulled by draft horses, abiding by all safety regulations. Provide excellent customer service to our guests which includes answering questions pertaining to Charleston, it’s rich history, and even recommendations for dinner.
Successfully obtain City of Charleston tour guide certification (training is provided if you aren’t already certified). Must be articulate and friendly team player with a passion for entertaining our guests and sharing Charleston’s history. Must have a valid driver’s license. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
Sales Associate
Greet guests and exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Recommend our tours, sell tickets, and sign customers up for the appropriate tour. Assist with the care of horses as needed.
Provide an exceptional customer service experience for every guest. Must be great with people and an engaging conversationalist. Highly organized and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Able to multi-task, problem solve, and work well as part of the Old South team. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must. Experience in sales preferred.
Barn Worker
Ensure the health of our draft horses by caring for them daily. Includes feeding, bathing, grooming, harnessing, and transporting horses to and from our farm. Clean the stalls and complete additional barn-related tasks with enthusiasm.
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be comfortable around draft horses. Team-oriented, but also able to take initiative individually. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
Customer Service
Greet guests and provide excellent customer service. Recommend tours, sell tickets, and assist in efficiently loading carriages. Requires attention to detail and a positive attitude.
Provide an exceptional customer service experience for every guest. Must be great with people and an engaging conversationalist. Highly organized and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Able to multi-task, problem solve, and work well as part of the Old South team. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must. Customer service experience preferred.
Current Job Openings (v3)
Tour Guide
Perform accurate historic tours and engaging haunted tours of Charleston. Safely operate carriages pulled by draft horses, abiding by all safety regulations. Provide excellent customer service to our guests which includes answering questions pertaining to Charleston, it’s rich history, and even recommendations for dinner.
Successfully obtain City of Charleston tour guide certification (training is provided if you aren’t already certified). Must be articulate and friendly team player with a passion for entertaining our guests and sharing Charleston’s history. Must have a valid driver’s license. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
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Sales Associate
Greet guests and exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Recommend our tours, sell tickets, and sign customers up for the appropriate tour. Assist with the care of horses as needed
Provide an exceptional customer service experience for every guest. Must be great with people and an engaging conversationalist. Highly organized and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Able to multi-task, problem solve, and work well as part of the Old South team. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must. Experience in sales preferred.
Apply Now
Barn Worker
Ensure the health of our draft horses by caring for them daily. Includes feeding, bathing, grooming, harnessing, and transporting horses to and from our farm. Clean the stalls and complete additional barn-related tasks with enthusiasm.
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be comfortable around draft horses. Team-oriented, but also able to take initiative individually. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must.
Apply Now
Customer Service
Greet guests and provide excellent customer service. Recommend tours, sell tickets, and assist in efficiently loading carriages. Requires attention to detail and a positive attitude.
Provide an exceptional customer service experience for every guest. Must be great with people and an engaging conversationalist. Highly organized and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Able to multi-task, problem solve, and work well as part of the Old South team. We are known for our hospitality, so maintaining a polite and professional attitude at all times is a must. Customer service experience preferred.
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Who We're Looking For
All kinds of people work at Old South Carriage: history buffs, horse people, dog and cat people, extroverts, teachers, thespians, and bookworms.
We’re looking for people who are:
Go‑getters Team players Storytellers Good‑hearted Funny Creative Accountable Collaborative Innovative Confident Positive
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