Urban Adventures Guide - Boston

Job Description:

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

Do you love Boston’s food, culture, history, people and neighborhoods? Would you love to share your passion with others from around the world and get paid for it? Do you need a part-time job with flexibility that gives you time for your other pursuits?  Do you want to feel more connected with your city? We have the job for you as an Intrepid Urban Adventures guide.

What we offer: 

• Compensation of $27.50 - $35.50 an hour plus gratuities and performance bonuses. 
• A job where you eat, drink, and meet new people every day and get paid for it. 
• The opportunity to lead small groups of diverse travelers without having to read from a script or wear a costume.  
• Flexible scheduling with tours running every day. 
• A local and global family with opportunities for fun, travel, and learning. 
• Work outside and not at a desk. 
• An organization that cares deeply about communities, people and the environment and that has a vision to transform the travel industry. 
• The opportunity to start building a career in the travel industry. 
• Access to learning and development programs, e-learning and comprehensive tour leader training before you even start. 
• Internal career opportunities to further your career in travel and beyond 
• Amazing travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger 
• Opportunity to support not-for-profit Intrepid Foundations projects 

What you offer: 

• Passion for Boston, Food, Culture and History. 
• A friendly, engaging and energetic personality. 
• Available weekdays and/or weekends (Ideally 3+ days a week).  
• Great storytelling and excellent public speaking/communication skills. 
• Punctuality and professionalism. 
• Must reside in Boston or the Greater Boston Area, as you will be responsible for arriving at the designated start point of each tour. 
• A desire to help people really connect with our city and have a great time. 
• Empathy and emotional intelligence 
• Problem solving and decision-making skills 
• An understanding of and belief in Intrepid’s Responsible Travel philosophy and Core Values 
• Ability to manage trip budget and handle sums of money. 
• Firsthand experience of Urban Adventure tours in Boston. If you have not previously attended a UA tour then you will have the opportunity to join as a guest, free of charge. 

Curious what trips we run in Boston? Please check them out: https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/boston