Join the City Tours MKE Team

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Get to know us

Looking to join a fun, professional, exciting team in the tourism industry? City Tours MKE has been leading tours in Milwaukee since 2013. We offer locals and visitors alike a unique way to get around the city and learn something interesting about MKE.

Our team is dedicated to being as eco-friendly as possible and we’re always looking for new, innovative ways in which to further excel in that area. We are proud that City Tours MKE is one of the only tour companies using emission-free electric cruisers! 

If you love all things Milwaukee and want to share that passion with our guests at City Tours MKE, then fill out the form below to get started! We are always looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and knowledgeable team members to add to our crew. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tour Guides / Ambassadors

Job Responsibilities

  • Describe points of interest around the city to the group and answer any questions, which requires learning a comprehensive history of each checkpoint.
  • Provide directions to visitors who would like to check out a specific area at a later date, and provide information related to lodging, food and other amenities
  • Monitor the behavior of the group, especially when young children are in it, and ensure everyone remains in compliance with the rules
  • Greet visitors as soon as they get on board the cruiser/bus, and show people to their seats if necessary
  • Be willing to put own spin on tour points, such as making jokes and providing insightful commentary
  • Work with management to develop new tour routes based on sites visitors have expressed interest in
  • Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor at all times
  • Keeping to a schedule
  • Driving guests around safely

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • Great public speaking skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Punctual
  • Previous experience with some kind of performance-based art
  • Flexible schedule to work on weekends
  • Has a valid drivers license with no penalties
  • Must be 23 years of age or older

Expectations:

  • Lead 2-4 tours daily with enthusiasm and energy
  • Prepare tour materials, including staying up to date on company developments and relevant industry news to add flavor and value
  • Schedule private and public tours of the City.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and ensure that guests remain within designated areas
  • Record and report any unusual incidents or violation of safety guidelines
  • Collaborate with the sales team for smooth handoff at the end of each tour
  • Strong, captivating storytelling skills a must
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a tour guide, public speaker, actor or salesperson (A plus but not mandatory)
  • Terrific attitude and willingness to collaborate as part of a team

Preferred:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience working as a tour guide

Tour Guide Trainer / Manager

Job Responsibilities

  • Training all tour guides to ensure consistency and quality
  • Scheduling the day-to-day operations and tours
  • One-on-one training and ridealongs

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • Great public speaking skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Punctual
  • Previous experience with some kind of performance-based art
  • Flexible schedule to work on weekends
  • Has a valid drivers license with no penalties
  • Must be 23 years of age or older
  • Management skills and experience a plus

Expectations:

  • Schedule private and public tours of the City.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and ensure that guests remain within designated areas
  • Record and report any unusual incidents or violation of safety guidelines
  • Collaborate with the sales team for smooth handoff at the end of each tour
  • Strong, captivating storytelling skills a must
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a tour guide, public speaker, actor or salesperson (A plus but not mandatory)
  • Terrific attitude and willingness to collaborate as part of a team
  • Great multi-tasker
  • Does well under pressure

Preferred:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience working as a tour guide

Submit your application