Tour Guide

First Lady • Chicago, IL

47d

About The Position

First Lady, the industry leader in Chicago tours and private events, is seeking a Tour Guide to join our exciting and high-volume workplace. Serving Chicago for over 80 years, our company has grown to include nine vessels operating every March - November from our Riverwalk location at the Southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. First Lady is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through great service, outstanding products, operational excellence and innovative leadership.
The tour guide is primarily responsible for providing the tour commentary to passengers aboard the First Lady fleet. They must memorize extensive factual history of Chicago and its architecture. They must have the ability to communicate effectively and speak clearly. They are required to interact in a professional manner with the public on a regular basis and must appear personable.
Please note all Tour Guides must start as Deckhands, as they are considered marine crew and must be trained on all safety aspects of the position. Similarly to Deckhands, all Tour Guides are considered Department of Transportation employees and are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing per the USCG.
Theater or radio experience is a plus, but not required.
U.S. citizens only, per the U.S. Coast Guard
Must be 18 or older
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card is required upon completion of your probationary period for this position
Drug and background tests required.
Morning, afternoon, evening and part time shifts are available.
Public transit reimbursement and year-round benefits available for full-time, year-round crew members.

Requirements

• Must start as Deckhands
• Considered marine crew and must be trained on all safety aspects of the position
• Considered Department of Transportation employees and are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing per the USCG
• U.S. citizens only, per the U.S. Coast Guard
• Must be 18 or older
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card is required upon completion of your probationary period for this position
• Drug and background tests required

Nice To Haves

• Theater or radio experience

Responsibilities

• Providing tour commentary to passengers
• Memorizing extensive factual history of Chicago and its architecture
• Communicating effectively and speaking clearly
• Interacting in a professional manner with the public
• Must appear personable

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Pre-Tax Transit benefits
• Transit Pass Reimbursement Benefits
• 401K program
• Employee Ticket Benefits
• Public transit reimbursement and year-round benefits available for full-time, year-round crew members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed