What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tour Guide position at Empire Hospitality Group?
Tour Guide in Washington, D.C.
Actively hiring part-time tour guides!
Weekend availability (at least one day) a must.
Position: Tour Guide
Location: Washington, D.C.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour (plus tips!), paid training hours, and hourly raise at 1 year mark.
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Are you passionate about history, culture, storytelling, and showing people the best of Washington, DC? Join our team of dynamic tour guides! We are a well-established tour company operating in 9 cities and have experienced exponential growth within DC.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay starts at $35/hour, plus tips.
- Flexibility to choose your availability and workload.
- Comprehensive and paid training on all of our tour offerings.
- A supportive team and opportunity to grow with us.
Our tours:
- Capitol Hill Guided Tour with Entry Tickets (3 hrs)
- Arlington Cemetery: Changing of the Guard & JFK Gravesite (2 hrs)
- National Mall Sunset Walking Tour
- Georgetown Spies and Ghosts Walking Tour
- Cherry Blossom Guided Tour (Seasonal) (2 hrs)
Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging and informative tours, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
- Be open to learning and performing all tour types listed above.
- All hires require at least one weekend day of availability.
- Represent our company with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Requirements:
- A passion for history, storytelling, and hospitality.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to adapt to various group sizes and dynamics.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor.
- Availability to work a minimum of four tours per week, with flexibility in scheduling.
- Must be eligible to work as a 1099 independent contractor.
Why join us at Empire Tours of Washington DC?
Our Washington, DC expansion is well underway and we have a proven track record of success in other cities. We anticipate growth will continue quickly - this is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of our DC expansion while benefiting from our established reputation and operational expertise. Plus, have fun and learn along the way.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person