Job posting 2023

AstroTours.org, a local astronomy tour business operating out of Boulder, Colorado, is seeking multiple tour guides to join their team for the winter/spring going into the busy summer season. As a tour guide, you will be responsible for leading tours starting at sunset and lasting for approximately 2 hours, with shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours to allow for adequate preparation and clean-up time.

Must-have qualifications:

• Reliability

• Some familiarity with astronomy and the use of telescopes (training will be provided)

• Valid driver's license and experience driving in the mountains at night

• Ability to lift 55lbs

• Confidence speaking in front of an audience

• Enjoyment communicating complex ideas to people from around the world

Additional qualifications that would make you stand out:

• Knowledge of astronomy folklore, such as mythology, astrology, indigenous star names, etc.

• Safety experience, including CPR and First Aid

• Knowledge of Colorado nature, flora, fauna, geology, geography, and history

• Travel or tour guiding experience

If you meet the above qualifications, please send an email to Coda@AstroTours.org with:

1. "Job Posting" in the subject line.

2. Attached CV or resume.

3. In the body of the email please include:

   • A brief bio highlighting your astronomy skills and experience

   • Your availability for Spring/Summer 2024

   • Your favorite Messier object (or object from any other catalog)

   • Any questions you may have.