What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tour Guide position at St Augustine Transfer Company?
St. Augustine Transfer Company is hiring tour guides for ghost tours, food and wine tours, pirate-themed children's tours, and historical pub crawls in the downtown district of St. Augustine.
Candidates must be: well-versed in downtown's layout, locations, culture and history; responsible and reliable; and capable of entertaining a wide variety of guests with excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and storytelling.
Responsibilities:
Maintain ever-improving knowledge of local history
Create and modify tour itineraries
Schedule routes based on guest mobility and level of activity, as well as local events
Manage payment and budgeting at venues
Communicate all local laws and maintain safety of guests
Requirements:
Must be 21 or older
High school diploma or equivalent
2 years experience in hospitality/tourism industry
Passion for and interest in culture, events, and history of downtown St. Augustine
Physically able to walk and stand for multiple hours
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Be highly organized, reliable and punctual
Creative thinker and capable of improvisation
Benefits:
Get paid to eat and drink
Meet interesting and engaging people
Cross-training in multiple tour specialties
Freedom to create and manage own itinerary
Opportunities for advancement
Will consider candidates without prior tour guide experience with backgrounds in customer service.
Please send a copy of your resume and availability to meet for an interview to booking@satransfer.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- City of St. Augustine Tour Guide License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20