Purpose
To escort and accompany tour members on multi-day tour programs throughout Alaska and the Yukon.
Rate / Dates
Competitive industry wages and $30 per diem; Mid-May to Mid-September
Essential Tasks
· Manage from start to finish all on-road operations for assigned tours
· Articulate directions and tour commentary to tour members in fluent English
· Handle various problems and emergencies related to tour members and tour conditions
· Communicate with tour suppliers and company office personnel
· Communicate any discrepancies in contracted services to controlling office immediately
· Travel for long periods of time away from home
· Read, research and write tour commentary and calculate basic math computations
· Read and follow maps to communicate clear and concise directions to the driver of the motorcoach
· Wear uniform if required
· Be available to assist tour members in case of emergency, while directing an assigned tour
· Collect all funds for optional excursions and complete tour accounting reports
· Perform other duties and tasks as deemed necessary by Operations
Qualifications
· Ability to creatively verbalize historical, scientific and factual data to create an interesting and exciting image of the area on tours
· Demonstrate the ability to enhance the enjoyment of the tour members visit to Alaska & the Yukon by using strong presentation and personal skills
· Possess a caring, open, understanding and respectful personality and attitude
· Ability to separate personal beliefs during tour commentary
· Ability to travel extensively May through September
· Minimum age requirement of 25 years
· Driving of company vehicles is necessary. Clean driving record required
· Experience in the Alaska visitor industry is preferred, but not required
· Position base is Anchorage, Alaska.
While performing this job, it will require:
· The ability to walk on a moving motorcoach to assist tour members.
· The ability to sit for a minimum of three (3) hours.
· The ability to speak English clearly over a microphone.
· The ability to lift suitcases (an average of 50 pounds) on and off a motorcoach/airline ramp.
· The ability to walk, bend, sit, stand, climb as needed while conducting sightseeing tours.
· The ability to travel on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, motorcoaches and other sightseeing vehicles and modes of transportation as needed.
· The ability to recognize and point out sites of interest while on tour.
· The knowledge and ability to respond to tour members questions.
· The ability to assist tour members on and off motorcoach and assist in emergency situations.
· The ability to be away from Anchorage for multiple night stays.
· A positive, upbeat attitude.
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