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    • Rail Park Tour Guide (Part-Time)

    Posted by Friends of the Rail Park on January 10, 2023

    Friends of the Rail Park is seeking tour guides for our new tour guide program.

    Tour guides will lead walking tours of current and future phases of the Rail Park for community members, local organizations, private companies, students, and others. This position requires a commitment to learning and understanding the history of The Rail Park and its surrounding neighborhoods. Tour Guide experience and familiarity with the Rail Park are not a requirement. Training will be provided and is required.

    Job Summary 

    Friends of the Rail Park seeks tour guides who are passionate about the Rail Park, Philadelphia and their community. Tour guides will lead walking tours of current and future phases of the Rail Park for community members, local organizations, private companies, students, and others. This position requires a commitment to learning and understanding the history of The Rail Park and its surrounding neighborhoods. Tour Guide experience and familiarity with The Rail Park are not a requirement. Training will be provided and is required. Tour guides, however, should feel comfortable public speaking and interacting with tour participants.  Tour guides will be able to create their own schedule and will be compensated for each tour given.

    Training and Development

    Tour guides will have to attend three mandatory training sessions and lead a practice tour. The training sessions include Rail Park 101, Inclusivity training + Infrastructural Racism Training, and Tour Creation  + Storytelling Workshop. These workshops are tentatively scheduled for February 22nd, March 1st, and March 8th. There will also be a virtual program overview and Q and A session on February 15th which is not mandatory but highly encourage on attending.  Guides will then create and present a tour to Friends of the Rail Park staff for evaluation. Once guides pass their evaluation, they will be eligible to lead tours. Training and check-ins will continue on a biannual basis.

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