Position: Tour Guide
Location: Various facilities
Job Type: Part-time, Variable up to 12 hours per week. Hours will vary between 7:30 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday depending on tour schedule.
Pay Rate: $16.22/hour
Seeking an engaging, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic Tour Guide to provide exceptional tours at various John Deere Waterloo facilities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sharing knowledge, a strong ability to engage with diverse audiences, and a keen interest in the history and future of agricultural technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct guided tours for visitors, including customers, stakeholders, and the public, ensuring informative and engaging experiences.
• Provide detailed explanations of the facilities' operations and history.
• Answer visitor questions accurately and professionally.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company's products, history, and contributions to the industry.
• Represent the company's brand and values accurately and professionally at all times.
Qualifications:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in a public speaking role or as a tour guide is preferred.
• Ability to interact positively with a wide range of individuals.
• Passionate about history, technology, and education.
• Capable of walking and standing for extended periods.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.
• Manager prefers a current college student; retirees are also welcome to apply.
Additional Information:
• Candidates will need metatarsals for the first day. Business casual dress code.
• No travel is associated with this position.
• Candidates may drive a Gator after successfully completing training.
• Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.
• Interviews will take place onsite or through MS Teams. The position will start onsite on the first day.
• This position is set-up based on the fiscal year and will be extended every year.
