Tour Guide

Intrepid Experience; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,117 - 42,895; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Intrepid discounts

Access to e-learning and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan participation

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a passionate Tour Leader in Seattle to inspire travelers. This part-time position involves showcasing local culture and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Ideal candidates must have strong communication skills, empathy, and a flexible schedule. Additional skills preferred include CPR certification and customer service experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to sustainable travel and make a positive impact on the world of adventure.

Qualifications

• Candidates must reside in Seattle or the Greater Seattle Area.
• Excellent knowledge of local culture.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates recommended.

Responsibilities

• Inspire travellers by immersing them in local culture.
• Provide excellent customer experience as a Tour Leader.
• Manage trip budgets and navigate local areas.

Skills

Passion for travel

Excellent communication skills

Story-telling skills

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Organizational management skills

Job description

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At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create,shareand lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later,we’reproud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of tripsinover 100 countries.

We are Intrepid

The world needs more Intrepid people:

Intrepid Travel is a global leader in providing a rich diversity of destination experiences to a wide customer group. As part of the wider Intrepid Group, we don’t just want to be the best travel IN the world, we want to be the best travel company FOR the world. We do this by providing the world's widest range of adventure travel, ensuring we deliver authentic experiences which benefit our travellers and the people and places they visit.

As the largest travel B Corp globally, our vision is to change the way people see the world through sustainable experience-rich travel. Our tours are delivered by our Guides, who are passionate about their cities, have excellent people skills and solve problems quickly. If you share our passion for tours focused on sustainable, local, and immersive travel experiences to people all over the world… this might be the right opportunity for you.

Candidates must reside in Seattle or the Greater Seattle Area, as you will be responsible for arriving at the designated start point of each tour.

This role is a part-time position that has varing hours on mornings and weekends. The hourly rate is $26.50 USD plus gratituties.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

Do you dream of inspiring travellers and helping them fall in love with their destination by immersing them in your local culture and exposing them to real life experiences? Being a Tour Leader with Intrepid, you will do just that!

Curious what trips we run in Seattle? Please check them outhere .

Every day will be different, but every day you will:

• Have passion and knowledge for and of your destination
• A passion for travel, food, culture, and/or history
• Excellent story-telling skills
• Excellent communication skills with individuals and groups of people
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• High standards of customer experience
• An understanding of and belief in Intrepid’s Responsible Travel philosophy and Core Values
• Outstanding organizational management skills
• Problem solving and decision-making capacities
• A friendly, engaging, and energetic personality

To be considered you may also have:

• Excellent communication in English and ideally one other local language (the more the better!)
• Strong customer service experience and experience in developing a rapport with a broad range of travellers
• Ability to manage trip budget and handle sums of money
• Map reading skills and a good sense of direction

Additional skills & attributes:

• A willingness to work flexible hours according to the groups’ needs
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates recommended

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and werecognisethat diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our workperksinclude:

• Access togenerous Intrepid discounts for you, your familyand close friends
• Access to e-learning platforms, professionaldevelopmentand mentor programs
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family
• Plus, you'll be eligible to participate in the Intrepid 401(k) plan with vested employer contributions per policy

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful.These are our values and to usthey'remore than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every dayit'sour people and the work they do thatbringthem to life.

We aim to ensurediversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require anyreasonableadjustmentto participate in therecruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] your name, location, and theadjustmentsyourequire, we will then be in touch to support your application.