Travel Docent - Hired As-Needed

Travel Docent

• Hired As-Needed Position InformationJob Title Travel Docent
• Hired As-NeededPosting Category Part-Time StaffStarting salary range or starting hourly rate range $21.

22 per hourClassification TitleAbout Harford Community CollegeHarford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity StatementHarford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and

ADA/ADAA

employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

BenefitsJob DescriptionHarford Community College is seeking Travel Docents to serve as tour group leader on official Harford Community College travel trips off campus. This individual will be in charge of the group, assessing safety while providing direction and support to participants.

Duties include

• Guiding participants to off campus destinations
• Checking in at destination(s) to meet the tour guide and attending the tour(s) with our travelers
• Providing information & description of the local attraction and answering questions
• Recording attendance at varying points in the trip to ensure passengers are constantly accounted for
• Leading participants through a per-arranged itinerary
• Providing customer support
• Participation in pre
• and post-trip debrief meetings.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active to December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply in order to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year , your application will remain active to December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required EducationHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.

Required ExperienceOne year of volunteer or work experience in a customer service-focused role that involved directing or guiding a group of individuals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be 21 years of age or older with photo ID
• Ability to communicate professionally & effectively with diverse groups
• Strong organizational and time management skillsPreferred Qualifications
• Training will be provided but travel and/or group management experience preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants who have been part of a tour group themselves or has been able to travel on their own
• Individuals with experience studying certain cultures or countries a plus.

General Weekly Work ScheduleHours are flexible. Work is performed on an as-needed basis.

Posting Detail InformationPosting Number 2026-039AOOpen DateClose Date 12/31/2026Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (

• )•Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College•No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College•Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College•Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate•Yes•No•Do you have at least one year of volunteer or work experience in a customer service-focused role that involved directing or guiding a group of individuals•Yes•No•Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent•Yes•No•Are you at least 21 years of age and able to provide a valid government-issued photo ID if selected for the position•yes•no•Do you have experience with travel coordination, tour leadership, or group management?

(preferred but not required

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