What are the responsibilities and job description for the OKC Tour Guide position at Explore OKC?
Tour Guide (As-Needed / Part-Time)
Explore OKC
Do you love Oklahoma City? Are you the person who notices interesting details, asks questions, remembers random facts, and genuinely enjoys meeting people? Explore OKC is looking for engaging, dependable tour guides who can create memorable experiences.
This is an as-needed position with flexible scheduling based on tour demand.
What You'll Do
- Lead fun, engaging, and memorable tours throughout Oklahoma City
- Share stories, history, culture, and interesting local insights with guests
- Create a welcoming environment where guests feel comfortable and included
- Read the group and adapt your energy, pacing, and approach to fit the moment
- Think on your feet and confidently handle unexpected situations
- Help guests feel connected to the city and to each other
- Represent Explore OKC with professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability
- Navigate routes confidently and stay aware of timing and logistics
- Spend time outdoors walking and interacting with guests
Who You Are
We're less concerned with having all the answers and more interested in who you are as a person.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Naturally curious and a continuous learner
- Someone who genuinely loves Oklahoma City
- Friendly and energized by interacting with people
- Emotionally intelligent and able to read people and situations
- Comfortable adjusting on the fly when things don't go exactly as planned
- A strong storyteller who can make information come alive
- Dependable and punctual
- Fun, engaging, and positive
- Comfortable being outside and around people for extended periods
- Good with directions and navigating around the city
- Able to walk comfortably and move throughout tour locations
- Observant and attentive to group dynamics
Requirements
- Must have a smartphone
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Must be able to walk comfortably throughout tour experiences
- Weekend and evening availability is a plus
Bonus Points (Not Required)
- Background in customer service, hospitality, teaching, performing, tourism, or public speaking
- Strong knowledge of Oklahoma City history, culture, food, or local stories
- Experience leading groups or presenting to others
At Explore OKC, we believe great tour guides are part storyteller, part host, part entertainer, and part problem-solver. We can teach facts and routes. You bring the curiosity, warmth, and personality. Apply here Tour Guide (As-Needed / Part-Time)
Explore OKC
Do you love Oklahoma City? Are you the person who notices interesting details, asks questions, remembers random facts, and genuinely enjoys meeting people? Explore OKC is looking for engaging, dependable tour guides who can create memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
This is an as-needed position with flexible scheduling based on tour demand.
What You'll Do- Lead fun, engaging, and memorable tours throughout Oklahoma City
- Share stories, history, culture, and interesting local insights with guests
- Create a welcoming environment where guests feel comfortable and included
- Read the group and adapt your energy, pacing, and approach to fit the moment
- Think on your feet and confidently handle unexpected situations
- Help guests feel connected to the city and to each other
- Represent Explore OKC with professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability
- Navigate routes confidently and stay aware of timing and logistics
- Spend time outdoors walking and interacting with guests
We're less concerned with having all the answers and more interested in who you are as a person.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Naturally curious and a continuous learner
- Someone who genuinely loves Oklahoma City
- Friendly and energized by interacting with people
- Emotionally intelligent and able to read people and situations
- Comfortable adjusting on the fly when things don't go exactly as planned
- A strong storyteller who can make information come alive
- Dependable and punctual
- Fun, engaging, and positive
- Comfortable being outside and around people for extended periods
- Good with directions and navigating around the city
- Able to walk comfortably and move throughout tour locations
- Observant and attentive to group dynamics
- Must have a smartphone
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Must be able to walk comfortably throughout tour experiences
- Weekend and evening availability is a plus
- Background in customer service, hospitality, teaching, performing, tourism, or public speaking
- Strong knowledge of Oklahoma City history, culture, food, or local stories
- Experience leading groups or presenting to others
At Explore OKC, we believe great tour guides are part storyteller, part host, part entertainer, and part problem-solver. We can teach facts and routes. Curiosity, warmth, and personality are harder to teach.Tour Guide (As-Needed / Part-Time)
Explore OKC
Do you love Oklahoma City? Are you the person who notices interesting details, asks questions, remembers random facts, and genuinely enjoys meeting people? Explore OKC is looking for engaging, dependable tour guides who can create memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
This is an as-needed position with flexible scheduling based on tour demand.
What You'll Do- Lead fun, engaging, and memorable tours throughout Oklahoma City
- Share stories, history, culture, and interesting local insights with guests
- Create a welcoming environment where guests feel comfortable and included
- Read the group and adapt your energy, pacing, and approach to fit the moment
- Think on your feet and confidently handle unexpected situations
- Help guests feel connected to the city and to each other
- Represent Explore OKC with professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability
- Navigate routes confidently and stay aware of timing and logistics
- Spend time outdoors walking and interacting with guests
We're less concerned with having all the answers and more interested in who you are as a person.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Naturally curious and a continuous learner
- Someone who genuinely loves Oklahoma City
- Friendly and energized by interacting with people
- Emotionally intelligent and able to read people and situations
- Comfortable adjusting on the fly when things don't go exactly as planned
- A strong storyteller who can make information come alive
- Dependable and punctual
- Fun, engaging, and positive
- Comfortable being outside and around people for extended periods
- Good with directions and navigating around the city
- Able to walk comfortably and move throughout tour locations
- Observant and attentive to group dynamics
- Must have a smartphone
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Must be able to walk comfortably throughout tour experiences
- Weekend and evening availability is a plus
- Background in customer service, hospitality, teaching, performing, tourism, or public speaking
- Strong knowledge of Oklahoma City history, culture, food, or local stories
- Experience leading groups or presenting to others
At Explore OKC, we believe great tour guides are part storyteller, part host, part entertainer, and part problem-solver. We can teach facts and routes. Curiosity, warmth, and personality are harder to teach.