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Tour GuideCornerstone Tours • Washington, DC, US
Tour Guide

Tour Guide

Cornerstone Tours • Washington, DC, US
1 day ago
Salary
$30.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

About Cornerstone Tours

Cornerstone Tours is a Washington, DC-based walking tour company founded in 2026. We'e dedicated to bringing history to life through immersive, expert-led experiences. Our current offerings include walking tours of Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill (Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Capitol), Lincoln Assassination, and Georgetown, with more tours on the horizon. We serve both public group tours and private clients, from individual visitors to corporate and school groups. We're building a team of passionate, knowledgeable guides who take pride in storytelling, professionalism, and creating memorable moments for every guest. Please apply if you would like to join us!

The Role

As a Cornerstone Tours Guide, you will lead public and private walking tours through some of Washington's most historically significant landmarks. You will be responsible not just for delivering accurate history, but for crafting an experience guests will talk about long after their trip.

This role is ideal for educators, historians, military veterans, hospitality professionals, performers, or anyone with a deep love of American history and a genuine enjoyment of public engagement.

Compensation

We start our guides at $30/hr + tips, and tours range from 1.5 to 3.25hrs. There's a runway for hourly raises with clear objective metrics in place to achieve these hourly increases. If you show your loyalty and dedication to company growth, particularly through positive guest feedback, we will show our commitment to keeping you on board!

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

- Referral program

Responsibilities

  • Lead scheduled public and private walking tours at Arlington National Cemetery and Capitol Hill and other sites
  • Deliver engaging, accurate, and age-appropriate historical commentary at each tour stop
  • Manage group logistics including pace, timing, headcounts, and guest safety
  • Greet guests professionally and handle pre-tour check-in and introductions
  • Respond to guest questions with depth, accuracy, and enthusiasm
  • Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge of tour content and DC history
  • Represent Cornerstone Tours' brand values: excellence, respect, and storytelling
  • Submit post-tour notes and flag any operational issues to management
  • Participate in periodic training sessions and guide development workshops

Qualifications

Required:

  • Exceptional public speaking skills and comfort leading groups of 2–25 people
  • Strong knowledge of American history, military history, or Washington, D.C. history
  • Professional, punctual, and reliable — outdoor tours run rain or shine
  • Physical ability to lead 2–3 hour outdoor walking tours, including on uneven terrain
  • Positive, guest-first attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred:

  • Prior experience as a tour guide, educator, docent, or public speaker sSome of our best guides had NO prior experience, don't let this deter you!)
  • Background in history, journalism, political science, military service, or a related field
  • Familiarity with Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill, or DC in general
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities
  • CPR/First Aid certification

Schedule & Employment

Guides set their availability and we build the schedule around them. Whether you can commit to two tours a week or ten, we work with what works for you.

  • This role begins as an independent contractor position
  • Tours run in the morning and afternoon, typically 2–3 hours per tour
  • At least 1 weekend day availability is required
  • For guides who excel and wish to work exclusively with Cornerstone Tours, a W-2 part-time path is available with the potential to grow into a full-time role — we're invested in building long-term relationships with guides who are invested in us.

Apply Now!

Here's what to expect once you apply:

  • Days 1-7: We'll reach out to set up a video call
  • Video call: A quick chat to get to know you
  • In-person interview: Meet the team, talk shop
  • Paid training: Shadow a tour, get hands-on and start earning
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