Tour Guide

For the summer season 2022 (from mid April 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 organisers, hosts, knowledgeable about Norway and the area of the tours.

Tours can be by bus, train, boat or walking.

• Fluent English (C1 to C2 level) and German (B2 level) PLUS one of either Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish or Russian
• English + French + Spanish + Italian (B2-C2)
• English (C1-C2), Dutch (C1-B2) plus two other languages

NB: Your level must be B2 to C2 according to EU standards (see “Europass language self-assessment grid”)

• All applicants will be submitted to language tests. Norwegian is not required.
• Flexibility, service-mindedness and ability to work with people from different cultures
• Interest in Norwegian culture, history and nature
• Experiences abroad, valid language certificates and higher education are an advantage

Self confidence and humility in equal measure are an asset for a guide

• 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
• Help in finding accommodation. We rent shared flats/houses in Voss for our guides (approx. NOK 4000/ 400 € per month, plus electricity) - in this case, an accommodation deposit of NOK 2000 must be paid before arrival and will be returned at the end of the rental period.

The contract offered will be Seasonal work from mid April to middle or end of September

Your final salary depends on sales of shore excursions, your availability and language combination, and we are prepared to offer a minimum salary, subject to terms.

Other information 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