Join the Trail dust team!
What you need to know about becoming a guide with Trail Dust
What Does a guide do?
In your initial season, you will give narrated ecology tours of the Sonoran Desert in an open-air Jeep along with other more experienced guides in larger events involving multiple vehicles. In subsequent seasons, you may advance to handling and leading presentations on desert critters, and independently leading private tours.
Would this be a good fit for me?
If you are familiar with the desert, have a passion for nature, like being outdoors, have the agility to lead gentle hikes, enjoy learning and sharing interesting information with others, can drive a stick-shift, don’t require income from this job to pay your bills, and have flexible availability – then this might be the opportunity for you!
When do guides work?
Trail Dust operates 365 days a year. As a guide, you would be expected to be generally available during the “season” which is from October through May. It is each guide’s decision whether to work during the summer months. You will be considered to be “on-call” for tours during the season. Tours are assigned based on seniority, a fair guide rotation, and the volume of tours booked. All guide positions are part-time.
Application and Telephone Interview:
To be considered for a position, please complete the application below. If your application contains the required qualifications, you will be contacted for a telephone interview. If there is mutual interest in proceeding with the process, you will be invited to the Trail Dust office for an in-person interview.
Documentation Requirements:
You will be required to provide the following documents on or before the first day of training:
• Drivers License and approval for Trail Dust to obtain a DMV printout of your driving record – Employment is contingent upon approval of your driving qualifications by our insurance company.
• Proof of Legal Authority to work in the United States (such as Social Security card or passport)
Trail Dust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and a welcoming environment for all of our team members. Consistent with this commitment, all qualified individuals are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to any legally protected status including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Misrepresentation or omission of facts called for on your employment application, resume, interview process, or other application material may prohibit you from consideration for employment with Trail Dust and is cause for immediate termination if employed.