Join the Team

We are looking for reliable and engaging tour guides who will deliver a memorable experience to our guests while touring the cultural and natural wonders at Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service.

If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!
The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate seven 7 days a week. We are looking for part-time and full-time guides.

As an Interpretive Guide you will be responsible for:

• Develop your own unique tour addressing various topics that will engage, educate, and entertain the guest. Provide an educational narrative explaining the story of
• the Ancestral Puebloans.
• Ensure guests are comfortable and feel safe.
• Manage and guide small groups of (usually) 2 to 8 people while in a vehicle and on the trails.
• Driving guests from Durango to the various sites within the parks, and back to Durango.
• Adhering to strict timelines associated with the beginning and ending of the tours.
• Pre and post prep activities associated with launching and ending a tour.
• Coordinating with other team members in various aspects of scheduling and prepping for the tours.
• Respect and protect natural and cultural resources, including but not limited to artifacts and ruins.

Job Requirements

• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Physically able to perform duties of the job.
• Flexibility in availability to accommodate guest reservation/scheduling changes.
• Good driving skills and a clean driving record.
• Valid driver’s license
• Current First Aid and CPR card.
• Ability to quickly establish a positive rapport with guests and teammates.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to tend to detail while seeing the big picture.
• Willingness to learn and expand personal and professional boundaries.
• Availability to train and then conduct tours.

Preferred

• Minimal 1-year experience as a tour guide or relevant transferable skills.
• 25 years of age or older.
• In-depth knowledge of the prehistory of the Four Corners area and Southwest with the ability to communicate that knowledge through great storytelling and oral narrative.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $16- $18 before gratuity. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.

Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Are you certified to raft on the Lower Animas or other rivers? We are hiring for certified raft guides on the Lower Animas and other rivers in the Southwest. Other rivers we run include, Ruby Horsethief, Westwater Canyon, and the Moab Daily in Utah. The San Miguel, Dolores River, Upper, and Lower Animas, and the Piedra in Colorado. Along with the Rio Chama in New Mexico.

We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!
The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate seven 7 days a week. We are looking for part-time and full-time guides.

As a Raft Guide you will be responsible for:

• Develop your own unique tour addressing various topics that will engage, educate, and entertain the guest.
• Ensure guests are comfortable and feel safe.
• Manage and guide small groups of (usually) 2 to 9 people while on a raft.
• Adhering to strict timelines associated with the beginning and end of each trip.
• Pre and post prep activities.
• Coordinating with other team members in various aspects of scheduling and prepping for trips.

Job Requirements

• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Physically able to perform duties of the job.
• Flexibility in availability to accommodate guest reservation/scheduling changes.
• Current First Aid and CPR card.
• Ability to quickly establish a positive rapport with guests and teammates.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to learn and expand personal and professional boundaries.

Preferred

• Minimal 1-year experience as a raft guide or relevant transferable skills.
• Colorado State Certified Raft Guide.
• Has an up-to-date guide log with recorded trips and river miles

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges between $16- $18 before gratuity. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employers.

Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

We are looking for reliable and engaging people who will help deliver a memorable experience to our guests while booking their experiences with Durango Rivertrippers. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!

The job involves 6-9 hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our company operates seven 7 days a week. We are looking for part-time and full-time team members.

As a Reservationist you will be responsible for:

• Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
• Answering the phones and checking our live chats, and emails.
• Learn and understand our booking platforms.
• Taking reservations in person and over the phone.
• Monitoring bookings and making adjustments accordingly.
• Stay up to date on all trip details and durations.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Utilize skills related to customer service.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and expand personal and professional boundaries.
• Ability to perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Preferred

• 2+years of sales experience. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Computer navigation skills.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges between $17-$19 per hour. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.

Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

We are hiring for Logistics Coordinator for Durango Rivertrippers LLC. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service. If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!

The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate seven 7 days a week. We are looking for a full-time job.

As a Logistics coordinator you will be responsible for but not limited to:

Managing multi-day rafting trips.

Creating menus and shopping lists for Mesa Verde and Multi-day raft trips.

Coordinate with client’s logistics, dietary restrictions, food preferences, 

assistant for permits, updating permit compliance and administration.

Scheduling guides on multiple rivers.

Admin functions and duties include payroll, scheduling, permits, data retention, and more.

Preferences:

Extremely detail-oriented.

Experience with Multi-day rafting and logistics.

Current First Aid and CPR.

Current River logs.

Certified Raft guide in the State of Colorado.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $16-$18 per hour. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.

Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

We are hiring Off-Road Adventure Tour Guides for Durango Rivertrippers LLC. We are seeking energetic and passionate candidates who share a common love and respect for the outdoors and can offer our guests a unique and unforgettable experience while maintaining the highest quality of customer service. If you’re able to fit into a great team environment but are still able to work autonomously you might be the person we’re looking for!

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The job involves 8 to 10-hour workdays, and the position does involve weekend/holiday shifts split with other team members, as our tours operate 7 days a week. We are looking for both full-time and part-time candidates.
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As an Off-Road Adventure Tour Guide you will be responsible for but not limited to:
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Tour Narration

Client relations

Vehicle maintenance/inspection record keeping

Safe operation of tour vehicles

Safety of the tour clients

Pre and post-trip preparations

Maintain high standards of safety rules and regulations

Neat and professional appearance

Operating the vehicles on the highways and Forest Service roads
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25 years of age or older

Extremely detail-oriented

Experience with off-road vehicles such as Jeeps.

Current First Aid and CPR

Excellent driving record

·Defensive driving skills and a driver’s license clear of major moving violations

·pass a DOT physical

·Able to conduct tours for up to 10 hours per day

·Team player who is self-motivated and takes initiative; good judgment and problem-solving skills

·Experience with guiding, educating, sales or customer service preferred

·Outdoor enthusiast with an interest in flora, fauna, history, archaeology, and geology

·Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to converse with a wide variety of people from all over the world

.TIme management and punctual
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Compensation:
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The hourly rate for this position ranges from $15-$17 per hour before tip. This range is based on potential employee qualifications, skills, and operational needs.
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties established to meet the ongoing needs of the business. Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an “at-will” employer.
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Durango Rivertrippers LLC and DBA’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Durango Rivertrippers LLC operates under special use permit #COL937 from the USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On-call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Work Location: Multiple Locations