Independent Tour Guide & Cultural Educator

Shangrilahawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Shangri La invites a Tour Guide Consultant to support public tours, events and programs as an independent contractor. You will participate in training sessions and work on-site during public tour hours, delivering engaging tours for diverse groups while promoting the center's mission.

Experience in education programming and customer service, plus a passion for art and culture, will help you communicate about Islamic art and Hawaiian culture.

Qualifications

• Education programming, teaching and/or customer service experience.
• Keen passion for making art, culture and design accessible through innovative programming and interactive education.
• Knowledge of Islamic art, cultures and design and/or Hawaiian culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in facilitating self-guided tours and assist Public Engagement team.
• Be on-site during public tour hours (Thu–Sat, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).
• Lead guided tours for small groups and school/community groups when requested.
• Welcome, direct and assist visitors in a cheerful, professional manner.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Cultural knowledge

Multilingual (Japanese preferred)

Education

Education programming

Teaching experience

Museum/cultural experience

Job description

Shangri La invites a Tour Guide Consultant to support public tours, events and programs as an independent contractor. You will participate in training sessions and work on-site during public tour hours, delivering engaging tours for diverse groups while promoting the center's mission.

Experience in education programming and customer service, plus a passion for art and culture, will help you communicate about Islamic art and Hawaiian culture.