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Pay: * $13.00/hour + tips for tours & bottle shop * $20.00/hour + commission for field sales ... Core Responsibilities Distillery Tour Guide (Southern Pines) * Lead engaging, accurate, and ...

Preschool Guide

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Ohana guides will partner with Bandwidth families to provide encouragement and support that best ... Masters in related fields * MACTE Accredited Montessori certification * Experience: * 5+ years ...

Preschool Guide

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Ohana guides will partner with Bandwidth families to provide encouragement and support that best ... Masters in related fields * MACTE Accredited Montessori certification * Experience: * 5+ years ...

Infant Guide

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Ohana guides will partner with Bandwidth families to provide encouragement and support that best ... Masters in related fields * Knowledge: * Positive Discipline at the infant/toddler level * RIE ...

Infant Guide

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Ohana guides will partner with Bandwidth families to provide encouragement and support that best ... Masters in related fields * Knowledge: * Positive Discipline at the infant/toddler level * RIE ...

Preschool Guide

Raleigh, NC

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Ohana guides will partner with Bandwidth families to provide encouragement and support that best ... Masters in related fields * MACTE Accredited Montessori certification * Experience: * 5+ years ...

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How much do field guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for field guide in North Carolina is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.78 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a field guide?

A Field Guide is a professional responsible for leading and educating guests on outdoor excursions, typically in wildlife reserves, national parks, or adventure tourism settings. They provide information on local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and conservation efforts while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. Field Guides often possess specialized knowledge in tracking, survival skills, and first aid. Their role may also involve driving safari vehicles, setting up camps, or assisting with research. Strong communication and a passion for nature are essential qualities for success in this role.

What does a field guide do?

A typical day for a Field Guide involves leading groups through natural areas, interpreting wildlife and ecological features, ensuring guest safety, and adapting plans based on changing weather or environmental conditions. Field Guides may also handle pre-trip briefings, basic equipment maintenance, and record observations about wildlife or habitat conditions. Collaboration with other guides or staff is common, especially when organizing group logistics or responding to emergencies. The role frequently requires early starts, physical activity, and the ability to manage varying group dynamics, making every day both rewarding and unique.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a field guide?

To thrive as a Field Guide, you need in-depth knowledge of local flora and fauna, strong outdoor skills, and relevant field experience—often supported by guiding certifications or degrees in environmental science, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping applications, first aid certification, and sometimes two-way radios is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and clear communication help Field Guides connect with guests and navigate unexpected situations in remote environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring visitor safety, delivering informative and enjoyable experiences, and managing the dynamic challenges of outdoor guiding.

How much does a field guide make?

A field guide typically earns between $25,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the type of environment they work in. Many field guides also earn tips and may receive additional compensation for certifications or specialized skills.

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Infographic showing various Field Guide job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,643 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Anthropologist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC007012]

ProSidian Consulting

Charlotte, NC

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Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire project to ensure alignment with environmental compliance and cultural resource management objectives.

  • Coordinate with team members, develop work plans, and manage timelines to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.

  • Serve as the primary liaison with the ENV COR and FPO to ensure field guides meet required standards and specifications.


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  ProSidian provides Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete engagements for public/private companies, defense and civilian government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of Industry Sector Groups, including but not limited to -- Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Defense And Military | Education And Academia | Emergency Services | Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment | Financial Services | Food And Agriculture | Foreign Aid / Technical Assistance | Government And Public Services | Healthcare And Life Sciences | Industrials And Commercial | Manufacturing And Operations | Non-Profit | Professional Services | Real Estate And Hospitality | Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Transport And Logistics | etc.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Anthropologist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC007012] Key Personnel | Subject Matter Expert I Labor Category - High Level Exempt[1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America's farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Anthropologist candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Anthropologist (Project Lead)) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) - Environmental Activities Division (ENV)  Gennerally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Anthropologist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC007012]

The Anthropologist (Project Lead) is responsible for overseeing the entire project, ensuring alignment with USDA FPAC ENV's environmental compliance and cultural resource management objectives. This role involves coordinating with team members, developing work plans, and managing timelines to ensure timely delivery of all project deliverables. The Project Lead also serves as the primary liaison with the ENV COR and FPO, ensuring that all field guides meet the required standards and specifications.. Anthropologists focus on the ways of life, languages, and other characteristics of people throughout the world. Archaeologists research past cultures' impacts on the customs, values, and habits of societies in the present.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Anthropologist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC007012] (FPAC007012) Candidates:

Education: PhD in Anthropology with emphasis in Archaeology and a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Lead.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

  • Qualifications - Project Lead: Minimum Education - PhD in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology with a minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a Project Lead.

Skills Required

  • Project management and leadership; Strong communication and coordination abilities; Expertise in cultural resource management and compliance.

Competencies Required

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making; Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and team members; In-depth understanding of anthropological research methods and fieldwork.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

Other Details

  • Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital


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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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