For Tour Guide & Guest Experience Liaison

Fortland
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2022 CLOSED ON 5/12/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the For Tour Guide & Guest Experience Liaison position at Fortland?

Seeking customer service-oriented hospitality professional to join our crew on House Island, a 10-min boat ride from Portland. Transportation Provided.

"Fortland" is a luxury campground and event venue set within the grounds of historic Fort Scammel. 16 beautiful private acres with beaches, birds and butterflies, and epic panoramic views of Casco Bay in every direction. We are an upbeat, laid-back-but-professional, hard working crew. (Bonus points to those candidates who bring hard & soft skills beyond just hospitality... we are all 'generalists' and appreciate this capacity in others!)

See below for details & how to apply.

JOB TITLE: Fort Tour Guide Guest Experience Liaison

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a guest-facing position with a focus on greeting tour groups, event clients and camping guests, facilitating their transport to and from the island, check in and check out, as well as leading historic fort tours. In addition, each member of the Fortland staff is expected to pitch in with general island upkeep tasks as need and availability arise.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW

  • Greet & Engage with Guests
  • Coordinate boat charter & tour logistics and scheduling
  • Help with other tasks as needed & available
  • Provide quality customer service
  • Communicate with Guests & Answer Questions
  • Communicate regularly with Fortland Staff

QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES

Preferred: 3 Years Guest-Facing Hospitality Experience

Great Communication Skills

Organizational & Administrative Skills

Ability to Give and Receive Constructive Feedback

Capacity to be nimble & creative with logistics & planning due to unexpected weather conditions

PHYSICAL OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to:

  • Lift 50 pounds
  • Be on feet and moving for most work hours
  • Dress appropriately for weather

Preferred: Current Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certification

COMPENSATION

$18-25/hr DOE

This is a 1099 (Independent Contractor) position.

Parking in South Portland and Transportation provided to & from the island.

SEASON SCHEDULE

Start Date: Decided upon discussion (Flexible start date mid-April 20-June 1, dependent on additional labor skills, weather dependent)

End Date: Decided upon discussion (Flexible end date in September or October)

Schedule: Monday - Friday or Wednesday-Saturday (30-40 hrs/wk)

ABOUT FORTLAND:
Fortland’s primary mission is to preserve, protect and celebrate the House Island’s amazing historical and environmental resources. Throughout the design process of Fortland’s campground, great thought and planning has been dedicated to mitigating and reducing physical, environmental and visual impacts upon the island and its presence in Casco Bay. Fortland’s goal is to create for guests and visitors an immersive, direct experience with the rare beauty of Maine, while stewarding respect for precious local ecology and history.

TO APPLY:

**Please email your resume, and also fill out our employment application, here**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceGOhmOibExpkQsTPt-Szqjlm1KdcpadzIVdYgPEKazTSpOA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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