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Job Description
The Tour Guy is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated applicants to join our New York team! We are looking for a Tour Guide who loves New York as much as we do and is eager to share that passion with our clients! If you love art, history, food and Broadway you’ll be a perfect guide!
The most common question we get asked is: “Who is The Tour Guy?” The Tour Guy isn’t one person, it is a whole team! I wouldn’t say he is a guy either – most of our team is actually female. We like having “guy” in our name because it reinforces that we aren’t just a company, we are a team of passionate and friendly people. We are a group of like-minded people that want to create unforgettable experiences for our customers, always with top-notch customer service and that personal touch.
This position will be a Tour Guide of New York’s main sights including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Statue of Liberty. Though previous guiding experience is not required, a passion, knowledge and skills of storytelling are. This is not an office job, here you will be on the ground experience New York City with tourists and locals alike.
Responsibilities:
-Independently guide tour groups through Museums and local landmarks
-The Golden Rule of Tourism: Treat the vacation of others like you want your vacation treated
Requirements:
-Tour Guide a experience a major plus but not required
-Tourism Experience a plus
-Fluent in English
-Proficiency in Foreign Languages a plus
-An expertise in all things NYC
-A background in Art History, Culture or Food
-Being a natural storyteller who loves travel like all of us at The Tour Guy
-Having a really good answer on where to find the best pizza in New York
-Outgoing, friendly and confident personality
-Attention to detail and good organizational skills
-Ability to work effectively under pressure
-Ability to work independently once trained
A resume and awesome cover letter are required for consideration
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour
Additional Compensation:
- Tips
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
We are looking for positive, outgoing, friendly tour guides with great knowledge of Central Park and New York City.
Read through the questions below. If you can answer “yes” to most of them, we’d love to hear from you.
- Do you truly care about guests’ experiences?
- Do you have exceptional people skills? Can you converse with all different types of people? Are you interested in other people’s stories?
- Do you know New York? Its history, food, culture, diversity and people?
- Are you energized by quickly thinking on your feet? Can you solve problems confidently and on the fly?
- Do you speak fluent English?
Positions.
We are looking for guides for walking, bicycle and pedicab tours. (please mention in the cover letter what type you are applying for)
Compensation.
$20.00 – $30.00 per hour + bonuses + tips
The Tour Guy is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated applicants to join our New York team! We are looking for a Tour Guide who loves New York as much as we do and is eager to share that passion with our clients! If you love art, history, food and Broadway you’ll be a perfect guide!
The most common question we get asked is: “Who is The Tour Guy?” The Tour Guy isn’t one person, it is a whole team! I wouldn’t say he is a guy either – most of our team is actually female. We like having “guy” in our name because it reinforces that we aren’t just a company, we are a team of passionate and friendly people. We are a group of like-minded people that want to create unforgettable experiences for our customers, always with top-notch customer service and that personal touch.
This position will be a Tour Guide of New York’s main sights including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Statue of Liberty. Though previous guiding experience is not required, a passion, knowledge and skills of storytelling are. This is not an office job, here you will be on the ground experience New York City with tourists and locals alike.
Responsibilities:
-Independently guide tour groups through Museums and local landmarks
-The Golden Rule of Tourism: Treat the vacation of others like you want your vacation treated
Requirements:
-Tour Guide a experience a major plus but not required
-Tourism Experience a plus
-Fluent in English
-Proficiency in Foreign Languages a plus
-An expertise in all things NYC
-A background in Art History, Culture or Food
-Being a natural storyteller who loves travel like all of us at The Tour Guy
-Having a really good answer on where to find the best pizza in New York
-Outgoing, friendly and confident personality
-Attention to detail and good organizational skills
-Ability to work effectively under pressure
-Ability to work independently once trained
A resume and awesome cover letter are required for consideration
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour
Additional Compensation:
- Tips
Work Location:
- Multiple locations