Position: Pictouring Tour Guide
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Type: Part-time
About us: Pictouring™ isn't your typical sightseeing tour. We combine our passion for cities and architecture with our love for photography to craft dynamic photo walks that redefine how visitors discover Lisbon. Using the Instax Mini Evo, we offer guests a unique, hands-on experience to capture the city's essence through instant photography.
Role and Responsibilities: As a Pictouring™ Tour Guide, you will lead engaging and informative photo walks through Lisbon’s iconic neighborhoods, particularly Alfama. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting dynamic and interactive photo tours.
• Sharing your knowledge and passion for Lisbon’s architecture, history, and culture.
• Teaching guests how to use the Instax Mini Evo camera, including its filters and effects.
• Helping guests choose themes for their photographs and offering creative tips.
• Creating engaging content during tours for our social media platforms.
• Managing cameras and equipment efficiently.
• Ensuring the punctuality and smooth operation of all tours.
• Providing a friendly, authentic, and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Requirements:

• Proven knowledge and passion for photography (experience with instant photography is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of Lisbon’s architecture, history, and culture.
• Friendly, people-person with an engaging and fun personality.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (Spanish is a plus).
• Punctual, organized, and capable of managing cameras and equipment with care.

Bonus Points:

• Creative background (photographer, artist, designer, architect, urbanist) with a strong sensibility for the arts.
• Previous work or volunteer experience in the arts or cultural sectors.
• Experience in creating engaging content for social media.
• Additional language skills.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to combine your passion for photography and the arts with guiding tours in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to share your passion for photography and Lisbon with visitors.
• A fun and creative work environment.
• Training on using the Instax Mini Evo camera and conducting engaging photo walks.

How to Apply: Please send us your CV and a short statement explaining why you are a great candidate for this role to hello@pictouring.co.
www.pictouring.co
Job Type: Part-time
Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have with photography?
• What creative background do you have? (e.g., photographer, designer, architect, urbanist, etc.)
• What about Lisbon do you think makes it unique for travellers?
• What experience do you have in the tourism sector?

Language:

• Portuguese (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Application Deadline: 19/08/2024
Expected Start Date: 01/09/2024