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Tour Guide

The Daily Trips
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Tour Guide Job Opportunity – Lead Unforgettable Experiences!

Are you passionate about travel, history, and storytelling? Do you love meeting new people and sharing the rich history of iconic destinations? Join our team as a Tour Guide and bring destinations to life for visitors from around the world!

What We’re Looking For in a Guide:

  • Enthusiastic storytellers who can engage and entertain guests.
  • Strong knowledge or willingness to learn about history, culture, and local landmarks.
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
  • Ability to manage groups of various sizes and backgrounds.
  • Professional, friendly, and customer service-oriented attitude.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle unexpected situations.
  • Reliable, punctual, and well-organized.
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
  • Fluency in multiple languages (a plus but not required).

What We Expect from a Guide:

  • Lead engaging and informative tours that provide guests with a memorable experience.
  • Follow planned itineraries while adapting to guests’ needs and interests.
  • Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
  • Answer questions with enthusiasm and accuracy.
  • Maintain a professional and approachable demeanor at all times.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to different tour formats and schedules.
  • Handle logistics such as ticketing, timing, and coordination with vendors.
  • Work weekends and holidays as needed.

Why This Opportunity is Great!

This is more than just a job—it’s a career path with huge growth potential! If you have the right skills, you can climb from $16/hr to $21/hr within a few months. With top-tier performance, leadership skills, and exceptional guest service, opportunities for advancement into senior guide roles or tour management are available. Plus, with the potential to earn $50 - $150 per day in tips, your hard work and passion for storytelling will be well rewarded.

Position Details:

  • Seasonal Operations: May – October
  • Weekend & Holiday Availability Required
  • Shifts Vary: 8 AM - 11 PM
  • Flexible Schedules: Full-time & Part-time available
  • Customer Service Oriented Role
  • Valid Driver’s License (Optional)
  • Pay: $16 - $21/hour $50 - $150 in tips per day

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $21

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