Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Global Wildlife Center

Global Wildlife Center Tour Guide

Pay: $29,120/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Folsom, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/10/2026

Career Insights for Travel / Tour Guide

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Louisiana data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

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.

$35,202 / year median in Louisiana

+11% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

We are hiring for a Tour Guiding position at Global Wildlife Center, one of the largest free roaming animal preserves in the nation! This is a physically demanding job and requires working in all elements throughout the year. Exceptional customer service skills are a must. Our Tour Guides perform a variety of tasks.

They will be expected to:

Conduct guided tours for individuals or groups, ensuring an enjoyable and educational experience. Engage with guests through effective public speaking and storytelling techniques. Manage time effectively to adhere to tour schedules while allowing for guest interaction. Address questions and provide additional information as needed to enhance the tour experience. Ensure the safety and comfort of all participants during tours. Maintain a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service throughout the tour. Perform physical work such as picking up heavy feed bags and buckets, using a blower, keeping our visitor center clean, etc. All Tour Guides are cross trained in Box Office and Gift Shop. Requirements Strong leadership qualities with the ability to guide groups confidently and responsibly Outstanding customer service orientation with a friendly, approachable demeanor Effective communication skills tailored to different audiences and situations Proven experience in teaching or explaining complex topics in an engaging manner Exceptional time management skills to ensure tours start and end punctually Ability to work outdoors or in various environments, standing or walking for extended periods Previous experience as a tour guide or in hospitality, education, or customer service is preferred but not mandatory Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests as a Tour Guide!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal Pay:

From $14.00 per hour Application Question(s): What makes you feel you'd be a great fit for the Tour Guide position at Global Wildlife Center? Global Wildlife Center is open 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to start between 8 and 9 AM and finish when tasks are done, typically 4-6 PM. What days are you available?

Work Location:

In person