Cultural Interpreter & Tour Guide (Japanese/English)

Doris Duke Management Foundation; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Shangri La in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Tour Guide Consultant fluent in Japanese to welcome and engage Japanese-speaking visitors. The contractor will support self-guided experiences and guide tours in Japanese and English, sharing accurate information about Shangri La’s collection, architecture, exhibitions, programs and mission.

The role is a contract position paid hourly, with tours on-site during public hours (Thu–Sat, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in spoken Japanese and English is required.
• Education programming, teaching and/or customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Islamic art, cultures and design and/or Hawaiian culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome Japanese-speaking visitors in Japanese while providing a warm and professional visitor experience.
• Provide guided tours and interpretive experiences for individuals and groups.
• Communicate essential visitor policies, safety information, accessibility guidance and emergency instructions in Japanese and English.
• Review and provide feedback on Japanese-language visitor resources, tour materials and translations.

Skills

Fluent Japanese

English proficiency

Education

Education programming experience

Job description

Shangri La in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Tour Guide Consultant fluent in Japanese to welcome and engage Japanese-speaking visitors. The contractor will support self-guided experiences and guide tours in Japanese and English, sharing accurate information about Shangri La’s collection, architecture, exhibitions, programs and mission.

The role is a contract position paid hourly, with tours on-site during public hours (Thu–Sat, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).