Foreign Language Tour Guide (German, Spanish, French, Chinese+)

We are looking for foreign language tour guides to lead tours for international travellers. Our most urgent need is for German, but we are also looking for Spanish, French, and Chinese guides. This position is flexible and can be on a part-time or on call basis, whichever works best for you. Read more about the position below. Do you like to meet people from all over the world? Do you love baby animals? Do you want to work in a fun environment? Are you retired and looking for a fun job? Were you laid off last year and don't want to go back to the boring office?

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What you'll be doing.... Conducting tours in a timely manner through the Amish Farm House and tours through Lancaster County farmlands to educate our guests on the history, culture, and customs of the Amish in an accurate and respectful way. As a house tour guide, you will be taking groups of guests through each room of our farmhouse and teaching them about Amish history, religion and clothing. As a bus tour guide, you will be driving a 14-passenger van (no special license required) through the back roads of Amish County while simultaneously giving a tour.

Responsibilities:

Drive a 14-passenger van through the back roads of Amish Country while simultaneously sharing facts about the Amish community. During the tour, you will make stops at 2 Amish stores, showing guests around the stores to provide a great touring experience. (90-minute tour) To conduct tours through a farmhouse while presenting cultural, and historical information about the Amish. (40-minute tour) To collect tickets and direct guests to their seating when it's your tour- bus or house. Present information clearly with good eye contact and a smile Answer questions or find the answers for our guests Present tour to any type of group including school children, foreign groups with a translator, and special needs groups. To operate registers in Gift Shop and assist customers in the purchase of any item we sell, help with restocking as well. Help with simple housekeeping chores. Conduct step-on tours where you will ride along as a large bus tours the countryside, providing directions and narration along the way. Opportunities will be available for extra hours including: Special events Special Bus tours in off-hours Gift Shop inventory, housecleaning or sewing items for

Gift Shop Education, Training, and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required Training is done on the job. Reading of any or all materials concerning Amish is encouraged. Experience with the Amish community is a huge plus, but not required.

Job Requirements:

Must be fluent in your chosen foreign language Should have a general knowledge of Lancaster county and its roads Experience with the Amish community is a bonus, but not required. All training materials are provided. Must be 25 years of age and have a driver's license with a good driving record. (If not 25, the house tour guide/step-on guide position is available) Must have good people skills: patience with customers Good communication skills: listening, oral, written. Must be flexible in job task / able to change direction quickly Good organizational and problem-solving skills Must be able to work weekend days and Holidays (not all, but a majority of them)

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you speak a foreign language?

Experience:

Customer Service:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person