907 TOURS: ALASKA TOURISM JOBS
Anchorage-Based Tour Guide
Since 2009, 907 Tours has provided over 18,000 happy guests with exceptional, small-group (4 – 12 guests), 1/2 - 2-full day scenic and soft-adventure guided tours from Anchorage. We’re looking for a few special people to add to our small, local team. 907 is also the recipient of TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame and Traveler's Choice Awards.
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Enjoy a busy but low-key work culture, well-maintained, comfortable vehicles and high-quality guests.
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Earn great pay, tips, and enjoy bonus incentives for the 2024 season (May - September)
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Winter season extension is possible.
One of the photo stops you can choose to show guests when taking them to hike the Matanuska Glacier
Lori being pulled by snow-machine to the face of the Matanuska glacier in February
One of our guests admiring a brown bear at AWCC
One of the photo stops you can choose to show guests when taking them to hike the Matanuska Glacier
Ideal Candidate Personality Traits
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Engaging, friendly, patient demeanor
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Loves being in service to current guests.
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Excited about sharing your enthusiasm for traveling in Alaska with 907 Tours to future potential guests via email and phone
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Responsible, enthusiastic person with a variety of knowledge and excellent “soft skills”
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A drive and desire to keep learning and improving is essential.
Essential Qualifications
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Guiding experience (1 year minimum)
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Driving experience (up to 15-passenger vans) and a pristine driving record
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Knowledge and enthusiasm about Southcentral Alaska, its natural and historical features
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Comfortable using mobile technology (text, photography)
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Comfortable asking for social media reviews from guests
Key Responsibilities
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Daily liaison with company and owner and co-workers as needed
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Contacting and picking up guests
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Engaging and interacting with the guests, providing narration and informative discussion of the Southcentral region and Alaska overall
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Capturing photos and videos of guests enjoying our tours
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Ensuring guest safety and satisfaction from pick-up to drop-off
BE A PART OF OUR 907 TOURS TEAM!
Comments from our Team:
How to Apply to be a part of our Award Winning Team
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Visit our website and review closely the type of tours we do: https://www.907toursalaska.com/
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Your cover letter explaining why your previous professional experience supports your success in this position and our tours.
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Your CVs with required qualifications from above.
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Your hourly starting wage request (within adventure travel/ecotourism industry standards).
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A minimum of three contactable references.
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References (email and telephone details for all recent references).
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Return all application materials to 907tours@gmail.com