Tour Guide, Tours

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Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i Human Resources

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Kaneohe, Hawaii

In Person

Smart Summary

The Tour Guide is responsible for delivering exceptional, educational, and memorable guided tours, sharing Kualoa's history, culture, and film locations with accuracy and enthusiasm. Key duties include safely operating company vehicles, ensuring guest safety, and maintaining tour areas with professionalism.

Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i is looking for a Tour Guide to provide guests with memorable experiences by sharing the ranch's history, culture, and filming locations. The role requires strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to operate company vehicles safely. Previous experience in tourism or hospitality is preferred, and a valid Hawai'i driver's license is required, with a CDL preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Storytelling

Communication

Customer Service

Vehicle Operation

Safety Procedures

Enthusiasm

Professionalism

Teamwork

Maintenance

Cultural Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship

Driving

Job Description

Join Kualoa Ranch Hawai‘i, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together in one of the most extraordinary places in Hawai‘i. With diverse operations and a deep commitment to our land, community, visitors, and each other, we honor our proud legacy while building an exciting future. Be part of our ‘ohana and share the spirit of Hawai‘i with the world.

Location: On-Site - Kaneohe, HI.

Relocation Package: None

Schedule: Full-time; open availability including weekends and holidays is required.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tour Guide – Tours is responsible for providing guests with an exceptional, educational, and memorable experience during Kualoa Ranch’s guided tours, including the Jurassic Adventure and Movie Sites & Ranch Tours. Tour Guides share the stories of Kualoa’s history, culture, and famous filming locations with accuracy, enthusiasm, and aloha—serving as both entertainer and educator.

Tour Guides operate company vehicles, ensure guest safety, and maintain tour areas with professionalism and care. This role requires strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to share the spirit of Kualoa with visitors from around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Experience & Storytelling

  • Lead guided tours that educate and entertain guests, highlighting Kualoa’s natural beauty, cultural significance, and film history.
  • Deliver accurate information with enthusiasm and professionalism, adapting to different audiences.
  • Promote environmental and cultural stewardship consistent with Kualoa’s values and mission.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and represent the Ranch with pride and aloha.

Operations & Safety

  • Safely operate tour vehicles along established routes and ensure guest safety at all times.
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and report any maintenance concerns.
  • Assist with loading and unloading guests and ensure secure equipment setup.
  • Follow all safety and emergency procedures consistently.

Teamwork & Communication

  • Support fellow guides, leads, and managers to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, maintenance, and other departments.
  • Participate in training sessions and department meetings.

Site Care & Maintenance

  • Help maintain cleanliness and readiness of vehicles, staging areas, and tour sites.
  • Support minor upkeep of tour equipment, props, and facilities as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in tourism, hospitality, or guest service preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication and storytelling abilities.
  • Outgoing, engaging personality with genuine interest in Hawaiʻi’s culture, land, and people.
  • Ability to work outdoors in a physically active environment.
  • Valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license and clean driving record required; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to stand, walk, and speak for extended periods outdoors.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with light maintenance or vehicle setup.

Kualoa Ranch Hawai‘i is a proud equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We provide equal consideration to all applicants in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

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Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i Human Resources

Kualoa is a family-owned enterprise dedicated to enriching lives through the preservation of our land and the celebration of its rich history. Our vision is to serve as a model for environmental stewardship by preserving, protecting, and enhancing Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty and cultural heritage while fostering sustainable recreational and agricultural enterprises that harmonize with the environment. We are committed to sharing our deep respect and care for the natural environment, the unique Hawaiian culture, and the sacred history of Kualoa Ranch. Established in 1850, Kualoa Ranch spans 4,000 acres, stretching from steep mountain cliffs to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Located on the northeastern coast of Oʻahu, just 45 minutes from Honolulu, Kualoa's diverse terrain ranges from dense rainforests and wide-open valleys to pristine white sand beaches and lush cliff faces. It is truly a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with many areas accessible only by horseback, all-terrain vehicles, or hiking. Kualoa is also a renowned filming location for numerous television shows and Hollywood movies, including Jurassic Park, Windtalkers, Pearl Harbor, Godzilla, Tears of the Sun, and 50 First Dates. TV series filmed here include both the original and new Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., NCIS: Hawaiʻi, and LOST. The property is divided into two major areas: the northern section, which includes Kaʻaʻawa Valley, home to most of the movie locations; and the southern section, which features Hakipuʻu Valley, the 800-year-old Moliʻi Fishpond, and Secret Island. Kualoa is one of Oʻahu's most historically significant destinations and was considered one of the island's most sacred places in ancient times. Come experience the aloha spirit and the unique sense of ʻOhana (family) that Kualoa employees embody.

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