 As a family run business now in its 18th year, Pioneer Living (eastern region) and Journey Back In Time (western region) visits over 1,000 schools annually in 45 states presenting a traveling, hands-on children's museum. The 2006-2007 school year brought with it tremendous growth and a merging of both sister companies into one united organization: Tin Cup Adventures. With nine regionally operating tours across the country, Tour Leaders have the opportunity to travel with an exciting program called Pioneer Living that sets up in one school per day and allows students to experience life in the 1800s in their own school gym. Six different learning centers, historical displays and hands-on stations truly turn the gym into a pioneer settlement! By providing these unique interactive learning experiences, children from all backgrounds and ability levels can get excited about American history on their own terms.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING |
TOUR LEADERS ARE NOW BEING HIRED! Are you professional, fun, outgoing, good with students and love to travel? As a Tour Leader for Tin Cup Adventures, you'll hit the open road and drive the Pioneer Living exhibit from school to school in one of nine regions throughout the U.S. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES • Set up and tear
down the exhibit • Provide
age-appropriate presentations and talks to each
group of school children • Interact with
adult volunteers and school staff • Handle unique
situations in a professional, can-do
manner • Ensure that all
students and staff have a positive, educational
experience Personality and responsibility are the keys to this job. During a busy week, one school will be visited each day from Monday through Friday. Extensive driving and navigating add to the exciting adventure on which you are about to embark!
As a Tour
Leader for Tin Cup Adventures, I am able to have a positive
impact on hundreds of kids every week while traveling
extensively throughout the country. The job combines
performing, teaching, curating and interaction with kids of
all different ages and backgrounds to create a wholly unique
and fulfilling work experience. It also gives me a chance to
visit tucked away parts of the country that I might easily
overlook on any other trip. Ultimately, there is a great
sense of freedom from the travel that enhances all of the
satisfaction that I get from being a Tour Leader. |
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TIME COMMITMENT |
With just nine tours operating during the school year, openings do fill quickly. Tin Cup Adventures is currently heading into their busy fall season and each tour will be departing at a different time over the next several weeks and months. Hiring for the fall season begins in August, with tours starting in September, October and November, and running through Thanksgiving or winter break. Openings are also available for the winter and spring seasons, with hiring for winter beginning in December and starting in January or February, and hiring for spring beginning in January and starting in March or April. These tours can end anywhere from March to June. There are also part-time opportunities available during the summer months with a tour focus on fairs, festivals and library programs. |
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PERKS & REWARDS |
Monthly salaries start at $1,720, average around $2,280 and can increase up to $3,225. This range is based on the number of schools visited each week (which are all pre-scheduled), but there is always a guaranteed base salary. A weekly lodging allowance of $420 is also provided, along with rustic sleeping accommodations built into each truck (yes, this definitely makes camping a viable option!). Perks of the job include weekends off, reimbursement for visits to museums, historical sites or tours, free time to visit interesting places and a chance to meet lots of great people. Each Tour Leader is also equipped with a company cell phone and a GPS for their truck. |
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THE ESSENTIALS |
With each day bringing a different set of challenges, applicants who can think quick, problem solve with confidence and maintain a good attitude are a perfect fit for the position. To balance your excitement as a school visitor with the responsibility you have for the exhibit is essential. It's also important to love travel and be able to find the beauty in quiet time alone. The ability to lift 50 pounds, drive a 22-foot cube van (no special license necessary) and have a clean driving and criminal background record are a must (they do check). At minimum, applicants must be at least 21 years of age and preference is given to college grads or those with interesting life experiences. |
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YOUR FIRST MOVE |
To begin the application process, email your cover letter and resume to Tamara Hess. Your cover letter must be tailored to the tour leader position and exude enthusiasm about why you would be a great addition to the team. Any relevant information about past experiences, who you are, what you believe in, why you're interested and what you can bring to the team is encouraged! You must also be able to provide at least three glowing references as to your character, work ethic and personality from people who have previously worked with you. Including a photo is helpful, but not required. HOT
TIP Once the applicant pool has been narrowed down, some candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Due to the number of inquiries Tin Cup receives, they cannot respond to those who have not been selected for an interview; however, they may keep your information on file for a later opening. |
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CONNECTIONS |
Tamara Hess |
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NAVIGATION |
Tin Cup Adventures
can be found in the Adventure
Jobs
channel |
