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Job Description: Part-Time Tour Guide
Are you passionate about history and storytelling? Rochester Trolley and Tour Company is seeking a dynamic Part-Time Tour Guide to join our team. As a Tour Guide, you will serve as the narrator for our acclaimed Queen City and To Heal the Sick tours, offering engaging and informative commentary that brings Rochester's rich history to life.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct narrated tours aboard trolleys, providing historical insights and anecdotes about Rochester's landmarks and key historical figures.
- Ensure a memorable experience for tour participants through clear, enthusiastic, and articulate storytelling.
- Manage tour logistics, including boarding, disembarking, and adhering to scheduled tour times.
- Respond to participant questions and engage in interactive dialogue to enhance the tour experience.
Requirements:
- Strong passion for history and local culture, with a deep knowledge of Rochester, Minnesota's history preferred. Basic script is provided.
- Excellent public speaking and storytelling skills, with the ability to captivate diverse audiences.
- Reliable and punctual, with availability on Wednesdays (all day), Friday mornings, and Saturday mornings.
- Customer-focused attitude with the ability to handle various customer needs and inquiries professionally.
- Comfortable working outdoors and navigating varied weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in guiding tours, public speaking, or related fields.
- Familiarity with historical interpretation and educational programming.
- Multilingual abilities a plus.
Join our team and become a part of sharing Rochester's captivating stories with visitors and locals alike. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role.
Rochester Trolley and Tour Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15
