Are you a history and culture enthusiast seeking a position? The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) is organizing its first ever job fair https://phillyguides.org/event/apts-first-ever-job-fair/ on Saturday, February 24, scheduled for 1:30-4:30 pm at Old First Reformed United Church of Christ (151 N. 4th St.) in Old City. The event will be held in conjunction with the APT yearly training program https://phillyguides.org/training-2/ (Feb. 22-25). Special thanks to the event's gold sponsor, Visit Philly!
With the hole left by guides and docents who did not return to their positions post-Covid and the influx of tourists expected in the next few years with the semiquincentennial and other important anniversaries, there is a great need for tour guides and other historic interpreters in Philadelphia. The APT job fair aims to give those interested the best chance for success.
For those who are not a member of APT, the cost to attend is $5. Payment can be made in the APT Store https://phillyguides.org/product/job-fair-attendee-non-member/. Cash payments can also be made at the door. For non-members who purchase the complete training program, attendance at the job fair is included. APT members planning to attend the job fair - whether attending any of the training program or not - can attend for free and do not need to pre-register.
Help APT make sure the city has enough qualified, engaging, and accurate guides to tell Philadelphia’s diverse story when international crowds flock here in 2026. Let's make Philly shine!
Twenty-four vendor tables (seeking paid and volunteer positions) confirmed:
American Vegan Center
Arch Street Meeting House
Big Bus Philadelphia/Philadelphia Trolley Works
Bow Tie Tours
Carpenters' Hall
Christ Church
Dialogue Institute of Temple University
Elfreth's Alley
Founding Footsteps
Free Tours by Foot
Friends of the Rail Park
Gerber Tours
Grim Philly
Independence National Historical Park
Independence Trust
Mural Arts
North to the World
Old Pine Conservancy
Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours
Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation - City Hall & Love Park Visitor Center
PhillyTown 76
The Trip School
Travelers Aid International
WeVenture