Tour Guide Specialist
Reno Outdoors is seeking enthusiastic, professional, and dependable individuals to join our tourism team. We specialize in guided history tours, sightseeing tours, and outdoor experiences throughout Reno, Lake Tahoe, Virginia City, and Northern Nevada.
This position is ideal for students interested in tourism, hospitality, history, geography, communications, education, and public speaking. As a Tour Guide & Guest Experience Specialist, you will help visitors discover the rich history, culture, landmarks, and natural beauty of Northern Nevada while creating memorable experiences for guests from around the world.
Responsibilities include welcoming guests, assisting with tour operations, sharing historical and cultural information, highlighting important landmarks and points of interest, ensuring guest safety and comfort, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the tour experience.
The ideal candidate is friendly, confident, reliable, and comfortable speaking with groups. A passion for local history, storytelling, geography, tourism, and meeting people from different backgrounds is highly valued. Previous tour guide experience is not required, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in history, geography, tourism, hospitality, or education
• Positive and professional attitude
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable speaking to groups and interacting with visitors
• Weekend availability preferred
Why Join Reno Outdoors?
• Paid training and mentorship
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for career growth
• Work in beautiful destinations including Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Virginia City
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
• Meet travelers from around the world
• Hourly pay plus opportunities to earn guest gratuities for exceptional service
Join Reno Outdoors and help bring the stories, history, and beauty of Northern Nevada to life for visitors from around the world.