A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.
$41,310 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Bilingual Tour Guide & Storyteller (Portuguese/English)Washington, DC | Seasonal & On-Demand Independent Contractor Do you love history, storytelling, and meeting people from around the world? DCP Tour is looking for an enthusiastic and personable Portuguese/English Bilingual Tour Guide & Storyteller to join our team in Washington, DC. As a DCP Tour guide, you will help visitors discover the history, culture, and landmarks of Washington, DC through engaging and memorable experiences. You may lead walking tours or private car tours , depending on visitor demand, your availability, and qualifications. What We Offer Full training provided by DCP Tour , including tour content, routes, storytelling, and guest experience. Tour outlines and relevant materials to help you prepare for each experience. Flexible, on-demand scheduling based on reservations and visitor demand. Opportunity to work with visitors from around the world. $25-$32 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications, plus tips when applicable . About the Position This is a seasonal, on-demand independent contractor opportunity . Hours and assignments vary according to reservations and business demand. Approximately 8-32 hours per week may be available during periods of demand, but there is no guaranteed minimum number of hours . Weekend availability is required, and flexibility during holidays and high-demand periods is strongly preferred. What We're Looking For Fluent in Portuguese and English . Excellent communication and public-speaking skills. Friendly, professional, reliable, and comfortable working with diverse audiences. Passion for history, culture, tourism, or storytelling. Comfortable walking approximately 2 miles per tour and working outdoors in different weather conditions. Previous guiding, hospitality, education, theater, history, or public-speaking experience is a plus. A valid driver's license is preferred , especially for candidates interested in private car-tour assignments. Why Join DCP Tour? You don't need to be an expert on Washington, DC when you start. We will train you and provide the materials you need to deliver our experiences with confidence. What we are looking for is someone who can bring personality, enthusiasm, curiosity, and great storytelling to our visitors. If you enjoy making people feel welcome and helping them create special memories in Washington, DC, we would love to hear from you! How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief letter of interest to: contato@dcemportugues.com Please include your general availability and whether you have previous experience in tourism, hospitality, education, public speaking, history, theater, or storytelling.
Pay:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 34.0 per week
