Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Tour Guide to lead engaging outdoor excursions in a vibrant forest and mountain enviroment in July and August only. This role offers an exciting opportunity to share the natural beauty, cultural stories, and adventure experiences with diverse groups of visitors. As a key ambassador for our organization, you will deliver memorable tours that inspire curiosity and foster a deep connection with the environment. Your enthusiasm, humor, leadership, and excellent communication skills will ensure each guest enjoys a safe, informative, and enjoyable experience. This paid position is perfect for passionate outdoor enthusiasts who thrive on storytelling, customer service, and outdoor work.
Responsibilities
- Lead guided tours for diverse groups, sharing compelling stories and insights about the local environment, history, and culture using effective tour storytelling techniques.
- Manage tour group logistics, ensuring timely departures and smooth transitions between sites while maintaining high safety standards.
- Engage with guests through public speaking and presentation skills to create an interactive and memorable experience.
- Build rapport with tour guests by providing exceptional customer service, addressing questions, and adapting to their interests.
- Ensure wilderness safety by conducting risk assessments, enforcing safety protocols, and maintaining first aid and CPR certifications.
- Manage time effectively to cover all planned tour segments while remaining flexible to guest needs or unforeseen circumstances.
- Communicate clearly with team members and guests in multiple languages if applicable, demonstrating multilingual or bilingual proficiency to enhance inclusivity.
Requirements
- Proven experience in horseback tour guiding and unpredictable outdoor work environments with strong outdoor safety knowledge.
- Multilingual or bilingual abilities are highly desirable to connect with a diverse range of visitors.
- Excellent leadership skills combined with the ability to teach and inspire groups of all ages.
- Strong public speaking, presentation skills, and storytelling techniques that captivate audiences.
- Demonstrated customer service excellence with the ability to build rapport quickly with tour guests.
- Valid first aid and CPR certifications; additional wilderness safety training is a plus.
- Experience managing tour group logistics efficiently while ensuring safety standards are met.
- Effective communication skills in both foreign language proficiency and overall clarity to facilitate smooth tours.
Join us in this rewarding role where your passion for the outdoors meets your talent for storytelling and leadership! We’re committed to supporting your growth as a tour guide while offering a lively work environment that celebrates exploration and education.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
