Top 11 Tour guide Jobs in Olathe, Ks

Volunteer, Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The City of Overland Park —Overland Park, KS
- Temporary
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Power tools
Historic Site Guide
City of Olathe, KS —Olathe, KS
- $15.50 - $16.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
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Tour Guide - University of Kansas
Legends Global —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- University
Tour Bus Driver - Class A, B or C CDL Required
Barley Bus Tours & Transportation —Kansas City, MO
- From $40 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- 7 years
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Guest Services Coordinator (Farmstead)
The City of Overland Park —Overland Park, KS
- $15 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
Outdoor Adventure Guide
Go Ape USA —Kansas City, MO
- $15.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Outdoor Adventure Guide (Weekends)
Go Ape USA —Kansas City, MO
- $15.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Zip Line Tour Guide
ZIP KC —Bonner Springs, KS
- $9 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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Planner (Historic Preservation and Permits)
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS —Wyandotte County, KS
Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation, Urban Planning, or a related field and two (2) years of experience performing professional level historic…
$26.74 - $35.76 an hour
Historic Site Supervisor - Mo Town Living History Museum
Jackson County, MO —Blue Springs, MO
Bachelor’s Degree in History, Archeology, Museum Studies, Archival Science or related field and at least one year of work experience in museum administration,…
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Volunteer, Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

The City of Overland Park -
Overland Park, KS

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Job Details

Temporary

Qualifications

Visitor query response
Trail building
Event breakdown
Trail maintenance
Invasive species management
Event coordination
Weed removal
Greeting customers
Moving
Answering guest questions
Educational talks
Outdoor debris cleaning
Park infrastructure maintenance
Conducting guided tours
Cultural guided visit experience
Golf cart assistance
Invasive plant management
Manual retail inventory counts
Charitable promotional events
Middle school education
Power tools
Event setup
Hand tools
Entry level
Bird care

Full Job Description

The City of Overland Park has a Volunteer, Arboretum & Botanical Gardens position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Engages visitors within the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens as scheduled. Areas include gardening/maintenance, greeting and phone answering, conservation management, education programs, special event support, gift shop support, feed and monitor birds, and train operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greeters:

Provide day to day support of operations.
Welcomes the public and assists in answering questions both in person and on the phone.
Helps to respond to visitors needs and concerns, engaging staff as needed.

Tour Guides:

Provide walking or golf cart tours.
Lead individuals or groups, providing pertinent information and answering questions.

Garden/Maintenance:

Assist staff with planting, weeding and the general maintenance of the gardens.
May perform other garden bed maintenance work.

Trail Maintenance:

Perform trail maintenance such as trimming, cleaning up and spreading mulch along paths.
Invasive species removal and clean up on the prairie and other affected areas.
Support staff with other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
May operate hand tools and power tools

Education Programs:

Supports educational activities and programs at the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
May help in curriculum and activities development.
Meets and greets visitors, orients them to group activities and may lead educational activities.
May give tours - walking or golf cart tours

Special Event Support:

Assist in the setup, delivery, and breakdown of events. May be involved in event planning as needed.
Supports a wide range of different activities including but not limited to: Wine Tastings, Community Events, Large scale fundraising events, Seasonal Holiday events, and weddings.
May be asked to help move chairs and tables.

Birding Program:

Maintain and fill all hummingbird and seed feeders.
Maintain bird houses
Assist with blue bird monitoring.
May assist with bird walk observations.
May assist in cleaning the bird watch area.

Gift Shop Support:

Assist staff with counting and pricing inventory, organizing displays, and other duties as necessary.

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic eighth grade education.

Education Programs:

Supports educational activities and programs at the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
May lead small group activities.
May help in curriculum and activities development.

Special Event Support:

Assist in the setup, delivery, and breakdown of events. May be involved in event planning as needed.
Supports a wide range of different activities including but not limited to: Wine Tastings, Community Events, Large scale fundraising events, Seasonal Holiday events, and weddings.
May be asked to help move chairs and tables.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

EO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Temporary

Work Location: In person

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