Tour Guide

Part Time Hourly Position

Love horses? Looking for a fun Saturday job with an amazing organization doing good in the world? Or maybe you’re a retiree wanting to dabble in some socially minded work? As a Tour Guide you will lead informative and engaging walking tours for visitors to Rosemary Farm, educating them about our mission, the history of the Sanctuary, and telling stories of some of our 100 resident equines.Tour guides receive training, including a Tour Manual (route guide, talking points, safety information), and coaching from an existing guide.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct paid walking tours of the Sanctuary, providing visitors with an informative and memorable experience.

  • Share the history and mission of Rosemary Farm, as well as information about our horses and their care.

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of visitors and horses during the tours.

  • Answer questions from visitors and provide additional information as needed.

  • Assist with pre-tour set up and post-tour clean up.

  • Know your Tour Manual route and talking points!

  • Other activities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Passion for animal welfare

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to engage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds

  • Ability to memorize and recite facts clearly and accurately

  • Knowledge of horses and their care is preferred

  • Previous experience in customer service or education preferred

  • Demonstrates and maintains a positive and respectful attitude with a personable and humorous disposition

  • Strong organizational, time management, and improvisational skills

  • Able to work independently with limited supervision

  • Able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven terrain

  • Able to lift and carry bulky objects weighing up to 35 pounds

  • Knowledgeable about and able to adhere to prescribed safety codes

  • Basic first aid skills advantageous but not required

  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Schedule

  • Part-time, weekly position

  • Tours typically conduced on Saturday at 11am; shifts are 9:30am - 2:30pm on designated tour days

  • Seasonal schedule generally runs Memorial Day through Labor Day

  • Additional shifts may be available for sunset tours, private tours or special events if desired

Compensation

  • Pay based on experience

  • Holiday pay (1.5x) if a tour you lead is scheduled on a recognized holiday

Rosemary Farm Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The Sanctuary celebrates the unique differences of each employee because they make the team better. Rosemary Farm does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where it operates.