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The Living Desert

Tour Guide Supervisor

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$28.37/hr

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is seeking a Tour Guide Supervisor/Group Sales Support team ... Availability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including weekdays, weekends ...

HV Global Marketing Corporation

Job Profile MS1000 Job Title Tour Guide JOB SUMMARY As a Tour Guide, you will be responsible for ... nights, weekends, and holidays. Position requires regular, onsite, inperson presence and ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Museum Tour Guide vs Part-Time Museum Educator?

AspectWeekend Museum Tour GuidePart-Time Museum Educator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; knowledge of exhibitsHigh school diploma; teaching or educational background
Work EnvironmentPublic museum tours, interactive visitor engagementEducational programs, workshops, visitor interaction
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in museums offering guided toursFound in museums with educational outreach programs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding tour guide roles and responsibilitiesLearning about museum education roles

The Weekend Museum Tour Guide primarily focuses on leading guided tours and engaging visitors with exhibits during weekends. In contrast, the Part-Time Museum Educator emphasizes educational programs and workshops, often involving more structured teaching activities. Both roles require knowledge of museum collections and excellent communication skills, but they serve different visitor engagement purposes within the museum industry.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Museum Tour Guide job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Tour Guide

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Buena Park, CA • On-site

$16.90/hr

Temporary

Posted 10 days ago

Six Flags rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 527 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 58 rated theme parks

Job description

Overview
$16.90 / hour
A Tour Guide leads groups of children and adults on educational tours through the park presenting educational information and
interacting in an appropriate manner with tour group members.
Working with us is an opportunity that can pay off for years to come - with skills, knowledge, experiences and friends that can last a lifetime!
A Seasonal job with us can lead to a successful future. That's because you will:
  • Develop resume-building skills to help achieve your career goals
  • Work in a welcoming and diverse environment
  • Gain knowledge through training programs and work experience

Responsibilities
Conducts Educational Tours: Following a predetermined itinerary; escorts tour groups from one predetermined venue to the next and shares scripted educational information related to each tour venue; use prewritten script to provide an interactive experience with a character related to the tour.
Develops Contingencies: Remains flexible and adjusts itinerary to accommodate restroom breaks and hydration needs of tour members; late arrival of tours; cancelled entertainment and closed attractions; or any other unforeseen event.
Completes Administrative Duties: Accurately completes all required pre and post tour paperwork by set deadlines.
Qualifications
  • Ability to speak in front of a group of guests and manage groups of people.
  • A genuine interest in making people feel welcome using your smile and positive nature
  • Keen to be a part of something you believe in, providing fun while having fun at work
  • Openness to learn, grow and develop skills
  • Commitment to your team by being on time and working scheduled shifts
  • Desire to be outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

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