Job: Bicycle Tour Guide – Pedal Bike Tours

Job Title *
Bicycle Tour Guide

Company/Organization *
Pedal Bike Tours

Job Description *
Love Portland, history, people, local culture and showing off your city (by bike of course!)? Then apply for one of our bike tour guide positions.

Our Company:
Pedal Bike Tours has operated in Portland, OR since 2008. At Pedal, we create joyful and memorable experiences by bicycle. We encourage healthy exploration of our world through fun and safe bike rides. We’re looking for friendly Portland experts with professional customer service skills.

Our tours include day trips of Portland, the Columbia River Gorge, and Wine Country.

At work we are professionals who get the job done. That said, we try to make our work environment enjoyable for both our guests and staff. It’s a great place for good people who work well as part of a team and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Tour Guide Skills:
Customer Service-
Are you patient and attentive to customer needs?

Congeniality-
Can you bond with and entertain people from different places, backgrounds and attitudes over a 3-5 hour tour?

Knowledge of Portland-
Can you give folks a great introduction to our city with helpful tips on places to see and things to do? You don’t need to be a historian, but local knowledge is a plus.

Basic Bike Skills-
Can you fix a flat?

Tour Guide Requirements:
At least 21 years old
A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and the ability to drive a 10 passenger van
Ability to bike up to 20 miles a day and lift over 30 pounds
Have or be willing to get First Aid/CPR Certification
Available to work Saturday through Wednesday

This is seasonal work. We’ve already assembled a great team, but we need at least one more person to help us manage the busiest months – July and August.
Pay = $11/hr. plus tips and generous bonuses.
Hours vary though training hours are guaranteed, and we expect to be quite busy during July and August.

How to Apply *
If interested, email your resume and cover letter with subject line: “Tour Guide Position”

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