Tour guides are responsible for leading groups of tourists through various sites and attractions, providing them with interesting and educational information about the history, culture, and other important aspects of the locations they are visiting. The job involves a wide range of tasks, including planning and organizing tours, communicating with clients, managing schedules, and providing excellent customer service throughout the tour.
Tour guides need to be knowledgeable about the places they are visiting and should have a strong passion for travel, history, and culture. They should have excellent communication skills and be able to engage their clients with entertaining and informative commentary about the sites they are seeing. Additionally, Tour Guides should have strong organizational skills, be able to handle unexpected situations, and have the ability to manage groups of people of different ages and backgrounds.
Typical duties for a Tour Guide may include planning and following the itinerary for a tour, researching and gathering information about the places they will visit, leading groups of tourists through various locations, answering questions, providing information and commentary, managing logistics such as transportation, meals, and accommodations, and ensuring the safety and well-being of their clients throughout the tour.
The job often requires flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays. Overall, tour guiding can be a rewarding and fulfilling job for those who have a passion for travel, culture, and sharing knowledge with others.
Important Information about the position:
- April – October (Seasonal Operations)
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Shifts can vary from 9 AM - 11 PM
- Full-time, Part-time work available
- Customer service Oriented
- Valid Driver’s license (Optional)
- $15 - 21/h + ($50 -150 Tips/day)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Niagara Falls, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person