Stark Caverns is now hiring a full-time and several part-time Tour Guides for the off-season! We are looking for applicants who want to enjoy spending time in our beautiful underground caverns and delighting guests with memorable and educational experiences.
Stark Caverns is the Top-Rated Cave at the Lake of the Ozarks and has been a tourist destination for over 70 years! With just under 300 acres, Stark Caverns offers cave tours, trail hiking, camping, scenic views, a large visitor center & gift shop, and so much more.
We offer employees a way to express their creativity in their work and an opportunity to learn & study cave ecosystems. This position is great for those who enjoy sharing knowledge with guests and are interested in science, history, and education. Why not be proud of what you do and be excited to go to work each day!
Daily responsibilities include:
- Guiding cave tours through Stark Caverns (approx. 1 Hour)
- Interacting with guests in the Visitor Center and on the grounds
- Daily cleaning and upkeep of the Visitor Center and grounds
- Assisting with special on-site events like fairs, educational programs, parties, concerts, etc.
- Continuing your education by learning about geology, science, history, and more.
- To succeed in this position, we are looking for applicants who have:
- An enthusiastic interest in nature, caves and conservation as a whole.
- Experience in hospitality, guiding, & theatre a plus!
- Ability to learn all types of tours offered & be comfortable leading those tours (Regular Tour, Black Light, & Escape Room)
- An ability to learn quickly & present a scripted tour consistently noting history, and educational facts throughout the tour.
- Ability to be engaging with guests & genuine at all times.
- An ability to speak in public & control/lead groups of up to 50 people
- An ability to hike 4 or more hilly miles a day in the 57-degree cave environment
- Must be able to climb/navigate stairs, stand for long periods of time, carry up to 25lbs occasionally, and be able to maneuver in tight spaces.
- Must be able to navigate dark or dim areas with the use of a flash light and various lighting conditions.
- An ability to keep busy when not on tours with cleaning and various other tasks that may arise
- Applicants must be:
- 16 years of age or older
- Able to pass alcohol and drug screening, background check
- Required to have weekend and holiday availability
- Have reliable transportation
Preferred candidates will be physically fit (the cave can be a tricky environment for those with physical limitations), enjoy acting and gaming, be confident speakers in front of groups, be hardworking and have strong personal integrity.
Location: 125 Cave Dr. Eldon MO, 65026
Job Type: Off-season near full-time and part-time positions are available immediately. Day and evening shifts available.
We are open to working with many schedules and partner with other businesses around the lake.
Pay: Hourly with Tips & Commissions, $.25/hour pay increase after successful completion or training period (3-4 Weeks).
Apply here or visit StarkCaverns.com/Careers
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working at Stark Caverns?
- We require all tour guides to have availability for Weekends & Holidays. Are you available to work weekends & holidays?
- Our cave has stairs, is approximately a 1 mile hike/walk round trip, does require some to stoop or bend in tight places, and has slick/uneven surfaces. Are you physically able to walk/hike the tour multiple times a day and stand for extended periods of time?
- Tour Guides are the face of our business. Are you able to lead & control a group of 15-30 people of all different ages & occasionally languages?
Work Location: In person