Tour Leader
Job Location
Alexandria, VA
On-Site
Type of Job
Part-Time
Salary
$15/hr
Published By
Publisher Name
Published Date
Feb 24, 2022
About the job
Flexible schedule; Start April 2022
Please apply through our online form: https://forms.gle/Bpfrwb2cnJJgwRDx5
You must be logged into a Google account to apply through our online form. If you do not have a Google account, apply via the email listed on our website.
Description: Pedego Alexandria is looking for a tour guide to serve as our local ambassador, to lead e-bike tours, to assist in bike deliveries, and to organize events. Guide training is available, no prior knowledge needed! We’re looking for someone smart, determined, and considerate. We can train a great person to be a great tour guide, we can’t train a great tour guide to be a great person.
Duties:
· Lead themed e-bike tours and group rides around Alexandria and D.C.
· Curate, memorize, and share trivia with guests at significant landmarks
· Create and customize tour routes and e-bike experiences
· Manage scheduling, booking, and logistics of tours and events
· Update tour mobile application and online activity listings
· Transport and deliver e-bikes to customers as needed
· Organize events to network with locals and engage the community
· Host events exclusive to our Pedego Owners Group
· Direct our chapter of the Pedego Ambassadors Program
· Speak on our behalf at expos, conferences, and advocacy events (occasional travel)
Basic Qualifications:
· Can occasionally work early mornings and late evenings
· Any prior work experience
· Interest in electric bikes
· Curiosity for history
· Get to the shop on time
· Speak fluent English
· Bike at steady, calm pace for 2 hours
· Possess driver’s license and smartphone
· Excellent memory
· Charismatic and diplomatic
· Loud speaking voice
· Good time management
· Confident in storytelling and improvisation
· Responsive to changing environments
· Take charge during a crisis
· Accept responsibility for mistakes easily
· Take personal pride in quality of experiences
· Cultural competency and sensitivity
· Support of mobility justice, sustainability, accessibility
· Desire to go above and beyond basic duties
Bonus Qualifications:
· Prior entertainment or performance experience
· Agile and practiced cyclist
· Adept at city navigation
· Local trivia ‘geek’
· Connected within community
· Comfortable moderating groups
· Can use personal car to transport bicycles
· Research skills
· First-aid certification
· Speak Spanish
· Any special skill
· Own a Pedego e-bike :)
About Us: Pedego Alexandria is a small, family-owned, local Pedego Electric Bikes dealer, bike shop, recreation activity, and accessories boutique. We sell, rent, and service Pedego brand e-bikes. We also offer tours and serve our community.
What We Offer:
· Cash tipping
· Small, supportive team atmosphere
· Safe, chill, and fun environment
· Accommodating and compassionate management
· Autonomy and open communication
· Free e-bike rentals and bike servicing
If you don’t meet our qualifications or are overqualified, apply anyhow! We are open to taking on apprentices ($11/hr wage) or negotiating with professionals.
Women, people of color, veterans, LGBT+, neurodiverse, new parents, & older adults are encouraged to apply!