Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients Interpretive Guide

This is a SEASONAL job from May-October. We are looking for reliable and engaging tour guides who will deliver a memorable experience to our guests while touring the cultural and natural wonders at Mesa Verde
National Park and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
If you're able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we're looking for!
The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate seven 7 days a week. We are looking for part-time and full-time guides.
As an Interpretive Guide you will be responsible for:
Develop your own unique tour addressing various topics that will engage, educate, and entertain the guest. Provide an educational narrative explaining the story of the Ancestral
Puebloans.
Ensure guests are comfortable and feel safe.
Manage and guide small groups of (usually) 2 to 8 people while in a vehicle and on the t rails.
Driving guests from Durango to the various sites within the parks, and back to Durango.
Adhering to strict timelines associated with the beginning and ending the tours.
Pre and post prep activities associated with launching and ending a tour.
Coordinating with other team members in various aspects of scheduling and prepping for the tours.
Respect and protect natural and cultural resources, including but not limited to artifacts and ruins.

Job Requirements
Excellent public speaking skills.
Physically able to perform duties of the job.
Flexibility in availability to accommodate guest reservation/scheduling changes.
Good driving skills and a clean driving record.
Valid driver’s license
Current First Aid and CPR card.
Ability to quickly establish a positive rapport with guests and teammates.
Work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to tend to detail while seeing the big picture.
Willingness to learn and expand personal and professional boundaries.
A vailability to train and then conduct tours for the 2022 season.

Preferred
Minimal 1-year experience as a tour guide or relevant transferable skills.

In-depth knowledge of the prehistory of the Four Corners area and Southwest with the ability to communicate that knowledge through great storytelling and oral narrative.

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position ranges between $16- $18 before gratuity. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.

Interested? Submit your cover letter and resume to: https://www.durangorivertrippers.com/employment/
Durango Rivertrippers LLC
970-259-0289
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.

Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18