Now Hiring: Professional Yellowstone Naturalist Guides
Nature Seen will accept resumes with cover letters on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for our May-October 2025 positions. We offer tours year round so if you wish to stay, there is potential for you to guide winter tours for us as well!
Why Join Our Team?
Superior Compensation: We pay well above industry standards ($250-$380 daily pay depending on start location and length of tour) with guides averaging $150 in daily gratuities
Excellent Benefits: Enjoy paid training, gas stipends, company credit card for guest provisions, review-based bonuses, and additional pay for groups above 3 guests.
Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences that inspire conservation awareness while working in one of America’s most spectacular landscapes
Qualifications:
Interest in people and genuine desire to educate visitors with sensitivity to their unique needs
Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in wildlife biology, ecology, geology, environmental education, outdoor education, OR equivalent degree/experience
Deep knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including wildlife, geology, and ecology
Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
Current Food Handlers certification
Valid Driver’s License with excellent driving record
Successfully pass background check
21 years of age or older
Experience interpreting natural environments and leading groups outdoors
Comfort speaking to and entertaining groups for 7-12 consecutive hours
Skills
Exceptional group facilitation and communication abilities
Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, enthusiastic approach
Talent for spotting and facilitating wildlife observation opportunities
Photography skills to help guests capture memorable moments
Self-management capabilities with strong attention to detail
Safe and mindful driving practices
Advanced outdoor living skills and comfort in variable weather conditions (hot, cold, windy, rainy)
Ability to convey educational concepts through engaging stories and examples
Professional, compassionate, and accommodating approach to guest service
Responsibilities
Co-create personalized itineraries with clients, confirming logistics, number of guests, special needs, and timing
Arrive punctually with a client-ready vehicle: company identification displayed, full tank of gas/charge, thoroughly cleaned interior/exterior, and fully stocked with essential equipment (first aid kit, bear spray, binoculars, field guides, snacks, etc.)
Facilitate engaging educational experiences that balance wildlife viewing, geological exploration, and cultural/historical interpretation
Perform necessary administrative duties including tour tracking, payroll submission, and management of park entrance fees
Maintain equipment and vehicle in excellent condition
Create memorable, informative, and enjoyable experiences tailored to each group’s interests and abilities
How to Apply
Send an email with the subject line “(Your Name) Field Guide Application.” Please attach a document containing your cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references.
JOIN US IN SHARING THE WONDERS OF YELLOWSTONE!