Pay: $230 per day
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Select dates in July
Work Location: In person
Departure Locations: Pepperdine University and/or CSU Channel Islands
Are you looking to earn money while traveling, meeting students from around the world, and exploring some of Southern California’s most iconic destinations?
Expedition America is looking for fun, reliable, and energetic Summer Tour Guides to lead international student groups on day trips to San Diego, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys travel, student groups, sightseeing, and creating memorable experiences. Our tours include a mix of group coordination, guided support, sightseeing stops, free time, and restaurant coordination. Your role is to make sure students feel welcomed, informed, organized, and excited throughout the day.
We are currently looking for staff for the following 2026 tour dates:
Available Tour Dates
Saturday, July 4
San Diego Day Tour
Departure: Pepperdine University
Sunday, July 5
Beverly Hills / Hollywood
Departure: Pepperdine University
Monday, July 6
Beverly Hills / Hollywood
Departure: Pepperdine University
Thursday, July 9
Beverly Hills / Hollywood
Departure: CSU Channel Islands
Thursday, July 16
Beverly Hills / Hollywood
Departure: CSU Channel Islands
Saturday, July 18
San Diego Day Tour
Departure: Pepperdine University
Sunday, July 19
Beverly Hills / Hollywood / Hard Rock Cafe
Departure: Pepperdine University
Thursday, July 23
Beverly Hills / Hollywood / Hard Rock Cafe
Departure: CSU Channel Islands
Thursday, July 30
Beverly Hills / Hollywood / Hard Rock Cafe
Departure: CSU Channel Islands
About Expedition America
Expedition America is a travel company that provides tours and day trips for international students to destinations such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, theme parks, sporting events, and other exciting experiences across California and beyond.
We specialize in creating fun, organized, and memorable trips for students from all over the world. Most of our work involves guiding student groups, coordinating logistics, and helping students have a smooth and unforgettable travel experience.
Responsibilities
As a Summer Tour Guide, you will:
- Lead groups of international students on day trips around Southern California
- Check in students at the beginning of the tour
- Create a fun, welcoming, and energetic atmosphere
- Share important trip details, meeting points, timing, and return instructions
- Help students feel comfortable, included, and excited for the day
- Coordinate with drivers, team members, and restaurant/activity partners
- Keep the group organized, informed, and on schedule
- Answer student questions and provide basic day-of-tour support
- Assist with sightseeing stops, photo stops, and free-time instructions
- Provide friendly and professional customer service throughout the tour
- Help create a smooth and positive experience from departure to return
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who is:
- Positive, outgoing, and energetic
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Professional, responsible, and friendly
- Comfortable managing groups of students
- Able to stay calm and organized in busy environments
- A strong communicator
- Good at time management and multitasking
- Interested in travel, sightseeing, student groups, and cultural exchange
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is outgoing, responsible, and enjoys working with international students. You should feel comfortable speaking to groups, keeping people organized, solving small issues on the go, and helping create a fun and memorable day for students visiting Southern California.
This role is perfect for someone who loves travel, enjoys meeting people from around the world, and wants a summer job that feels different from a typical office or retail shift. Background check is required.
Please only apply if you are available for multiple listed dates in July.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $230.00 per day
Work Location: In person
