For the summer season 2023 (from early May to end of September) we are currently looking for TOUR GUIDES, who will, after training, be guiding, primarily cruise ship guests, around some of the most beautiful and historically rich scenery in Western Norway.
Guides will be hosts, knowledgeable about Norway and the area of the tours.
Tours can be by bus, train, boat, walking or a combination of these.
Guide Requirements
- Our primary spoken language requirements are Fluent English and German (B2 level minimum) PLUS one or more of either Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish or Russian at minimum B1 level for speaking and listening
- Other combinations that will be considered:
- English + French + Spanish + Italian (B2 minimum)
- English + Dutch (B2 minimum) plus two other languages
- Applications from residents of the Voss area who speak English, German, Dutch, French, Russian, Italian or Spanish will be very welcome – Full and Part-Time NB: Your language levels must be B1 to C2 according to EU standards (see “Europass language self-assessment grid”)
- All applicants will be required to take short language tests.
- You will be guiding between 2 and 9 hours a day, so it is important that you are confident in speaking and listening in the languages you have
- Norwegian language is not required
- Flexibility, service-mindedness and ability to work with people from different cultures
- Interest in Norwegian culture, history and nature
- Experiences abroad, in the hospitality industry are an advantage, along with a good education standard.
- Self confidence and humility in equal measure are an asset for a guide
We offer:
- Exciting and interesting work environment
- Opportunities to develop extensive knowledge about the area and to practice your languages on a daily basis
- Thorough and intensive training program (online before coming to Norway, then on-site in April/May)
- Competitive wage structure
- Employee insurance
- Possibility of working for us every summer
- We will also find your accommodation for you, if you wish
The place of work is Voss and the harbours of Flåm, Eidfjord, Vik and Ulvik.
Working hours will vary according to the tours available.
Seasonal work from early May to middle or end of September.
Early October for German speakers
April 17th – end of September (October 6th for German speakers)
Your final salary depends on sales of shore excursions, your availability and language combination, and we are prepared to offer a minimum guaranteed salary, subject to terms
Once fully trained you will join our family of VfG certified guides
Please send your CV in English including EU language self-assessment grid (explaining how you have learnt the languages mentioned), a picture and a cover letter by e-mail to vofguideservice@gmail.com
We will confirm successful candidates by the latest, April 8th
Voss og fjordane Guideservice AS is a leading Norwegian tour guide company, established for over 34 years, specializing in shore excursions for cruise groups.
Voss is a small town located one and a half hour east of Bergen, in the fjord region of Western Norway.
Visit www.visitvoss.com for more information.