**Job Highlights:**
- Flexible scheduling with tours offered seven days a week in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
- Opportunity to explore Chicago's scenic areas and meet guests from around the world.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional tours and showcasing the best of Chicago.
**Qualifications:**
- Prior experience as a tour guide, performer, teacher, or in customer service/retail.
- Strong working knowledge of Chicago and comfortable speaking in front of crowds.
- Ability to work independently, make solid decisions, and maintain a calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
- Dynamic personality with excellent interpersonal skills to connect with a diverse range of guests.
- Availability for at least 3-4 days each week, including one weekend day, from early May through the middle of October.
- Ability to operate Segways safely or willingness to learn during employment training.
- **Bilingual proficiency (particularly in Spanish or other relevant languages) is a plus.**
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide exceptional customer service and deliver memorable experiences for guests on Segway and e-bike tours.
- Engage and encourage guests, provide safe, informative, and entertaining tours, and take responsibility for all guests and equipment.
- Offer personal recommendations to guests regarding restaurants, museums, and attractions in Chicago.
- Assist with basic office tasks such as checking in guests, handling payment information, and maintaining office organization.
- Perform occasional cleaning, stocking, and organization of the office and equipment.
**Additional Information:**
- Guides will be expected to work most summer holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, etc.), as well as weekends.
- Guides are on call up to one hour before tour time for assigned shifts.
- The seasonal nature of tours means peak activity is between May and October, but we do offer other seasonal tours
Join Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours and become part of a team dedicated to providing smart, fun tours while showcasing the beauty and excitement of Chicago to visitors from around the world. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!
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