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Expert Tour Guide

On-site in Bilbao·Added 2 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Context Travel

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Bilbao
English: Required
Education: Master's degree

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Skills

Architecture

Requirements

What we're looking for

Applicants should hold a higher degree (MA or Ph.D.) in any of the above disciplines or an equivalent credential and/or have licensure to lead tours as required by cities or venues

Nice to have

An ability to connect with people of all ages is essential, and demonstrated experience working with or teaching children is a plus

Languages

Fluency in English (all our tours are led in English); bonus if you speak another language, especially Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Mandarin

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Flexible schedules on a freelance basis
Competitive pay commensurate with experience
A dedicated expert community team
Organized meetups several times per year to meet the other experts in your area
Global resources for leading tours
Unlimited access to learning on our digital platform, www.contextlearning.com
What our experts describe consistently as "the best network of clients" - curious, cultured, and affluent

The role

Context Travel is looking for great guides and experts located in Bilbao and San Sebastian to lead tours for our global client base

Context Travel offers cultural and historical walking tours led by deep subject-matter experts in over 60 destinations around the world. With coverage of lesser-known locales as well as main city sites, our expert guides take clients through in-depth, thematic topics to help them get to know a city more deeply. Context tours are designed to be the ideal environment for learning-they are conversation-driven experiences that are structured, but never scripted. From Paris to Tokyo to New York to Mexico City, we have a global network of architects, historians, food experts, ecologists, archaeologists, artists - and more - showing their cities to intellectually curious clients.

description

We welcome all disciplines of intellectuals, academics, and lifelong learners, be they Ph.D. students, professors, tour guides, or enthusiasts. We offer competitive pay and welcome applications from individuals with the following professions or areas of expertise:

Food and wine
Art History
History
Architecture
Archaeology

About Context Travel

Context Travel is a provider of cultural and historical tours in over 50 world capitals, offering private and small group experiences led by scholars and specialists. Over 80% of its guides hold a master's or PhD in their field, and the company has been a certified B Corp since 2011, emphasizing responsible travel and sustainable business practices. Founded in 2003 by Paul Bennett and Lani Bevacqua in Rome, the company operates as a remote-first organization with a flat structure and all full-time employees are shareholders.

Industry: Travel
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Philadelphia, USA
In Spain: Bilbao, San Sebastian

Good to know if you are moving

Remote-first work policy allows flexibility in location.
Annual company retreats have been held in international locations including Lisbon, Barcelona, Mexico City, and New York City.
Full-time employees receive unlimited access to online seminars and in-person tours, plus an annual learning and wellness stipend.
The company is a certified B Corp, reflecting a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Open roles in Spain include expert tour guide positions in Bilbao and San Sebastian, part of the Expert Community.

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Additional information

Please indicate your interest here and, if it's a good fit, our team will be in touch with a more in-depth form to learn more about your area of expertise and to set up a short interview.

You can learn more about Context by visiting our website, https://www.contexttravel.com. If you have specific questions about the role, please don't hesitate to email us.

Context Travel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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