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Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Sample of reported job titles: Docent, Tour Guide, Museum Guide, Discovery Guide, Historical Interpreter, Guide, Interpreter, Science Interpreter, Museum Docent, Museum Educator

Tasks

• Conduct educational activities for school children.
• Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
• Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
• Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
• Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
• Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
• Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
• Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
• Research environmental conditions and clients' skill and ability levels in order to plan expeditions, instruction, and commentary that are appropriate.
• Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.

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