Local Guide (East-Greenland)

Natural Habitat Adventures Field Team • Greenland, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Natural Habitat Adventures is hiring a Local Guide for its Greenland Base Camp Field Team, supporting the East Greenland Arctic Adventure beginning in June 2027. The guide works alongside Expedition Leaders and other Field Staff to create safe, meaningful guest experiences while sharing knowledge of East Greenland’s landscapes, wildlife, history, culture, and communities. This is a seasonal, field-based contract position running from mid-June to mid-September. Assignments may be at Base Camp Greenland in the Sermilik Fjord, on excursions in and around Tasiilaq and Kulusuk, or a combination of locations. Schedules vary with departures and operational needs and may include weekends, early mornings, evenings, and multiple consecutive days in the field. Flexible summer availability and residence in East Greenland with firsthand regional knowledge are preferred. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Greenland without a work permit. Compensation is paid daily, commensurate with experience, plus gratuities. Transportation, meals, and accommodations may be provided for assignments away from the guide’s home community. Nat Hab provides branded gear.

Requirements

• Fluent spoken English.
• At least one year of professional guiding experience.
• Strong firsthand knowledge of East Greenland, particularly the Tasiilaq, Kulusuk, and/or Sermilik Fjord regions.
• Knowledge of local geography, weather, terrain, wildlife, and cultural traditions.
• Strong interpersonal and guest-service skills, including the ability to communicate comfortably with international travelers.
• Reliability, adaptability, collaboration, problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Comfort working in remote environments with limited infrastructure and unpredictable weather.
• Genuine enthusiasm for sharing East Greenland’s natural and cultural heritage with visitors.
• Legal authorization to work in Greenland without a work permit; the posting limits consideration to citizens of Greenland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.
• Any guiding licenses, permits, or certifications required for assigned activities under applicable Greenlandic law.
• Ability to work long or irregular hours outdoors in variable Arctic weather conditions.
• Comfort hiking on uneven terrain, assisting guests during outdoor activities and boat transfers, and carrying guiding equipment or luggage as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Greenlandic language skills.
• Previous experience in outdoor guiding, tourism, hospitality, or related work.
• Experience in polar bear country and polar bear safety.
• First aid and CPR training.
• Flexible availability throughout the summer season.
• Residence in East Greenland and firsthand knowledge of the region, its communities, and local conditions.

Responsibilities

• Share engaging and accurate information about East Greenland’s wildlife, natural history, geography, culture, traditions, and contemporary life.
• Lead or assist with guided hikes, village walks, cultural visits, and other excursions appropriate to experience and qualifications.
• Facilitate meaningful and respectful interactions between guests and local communities.
• Provide attentive, personalized guest service and create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Support guests with varying levels of outdoor experience and physical abilities, adapting to individual needs.
• Work with Expedition Leaders to help ensure safe, enjoyable, and enriching guest experiences.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with guests.
• Remain flexible, patient, and positive when plans change.
• Collaborate with Expedition Leaders, Field Team members, and local partners to support safe trip operations and clear communication.
• Assist with excursions, guest transfers, equipment preparation, luggage handling, and daily logistics.
• Assist with Base Camp activities and operations, including guest support and general camp-related tasks, when assigned.
• Prioritize guest safety through sound judgment, awareness of local conditions, and proactive risk management.
• Monitor weather, terrain, wildlife, and other environmental hazards, and communicate concerns to Expedition Leaders and the operations team.
• Follow Nat Hab safety procedures and applicable local guiding regulations.
• Assist with emergency situations and evacuations as appropriate to training and responsibilities.
• Promote responsible tourism, environmentally sustainable practices, and respectful interactions with local communities and wildlife.

Benefits

• Gratuities in addition to daily compensation.
• Transportation, meals, and accommodations may be provided when assignments require working away from the Local Guide’s home community.
• Branded gear provided by Nat Hab.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed