06/20/2026
# Part-Time Central & Southern Black Hills Tour Guide
My XO Adventures is looking for an exceptional **part-time Central and Southern Black Hills Tour Guide** for tours featuring **Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Crazy Horse, and the surrounding Black Hills region**.
This is not a “drop people off for photos and call it good” kind of guide job. We’re looking for someone who can bring the Black Hills to life through history, geology, wildlife, ecology, photography, storytelling, and genuine hospitality. Our guests expect more than famous landmarks. They want meaning, context, beauty, wildlife, local insight, and the feeling that their day was carefully crafted for them.
The right person should have a strong passion for nature, history, and the outdoors, along with solid camera skills and the ability to help guests appreciate granite peaks, winding mountain roads, wildlife loops, scenic tunnels, cultural landmarks, forests, rock formations, and the quiet magic of the Black Hills.
# # The Kind of Person We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who wants more than simply a job.
The right guide is a self-starter, resourceful, dependable, and able to keep commitments. This person can take direction, but also knows how to think on their feet when weather changes, wildlife blocks the road because apparently bison don’t care about anyone’s schedule, traffic builds, timing shifts, or guests need something unexpected. A great guide can multitask without losing warmth, solve problems without creating drama, and think outside the box while still respecting company standards and safety expectations.
You don’t need to know everything on day one, but you do need to be curious, coachable, and genuinely passionate about nature, history, and people. We want someone who takes pride in learning, improving, and giving guests an experience that feels thoughtful, personal, and unforgettable.
# # What We’re Looking For
You should have:
* A high standard for guest care, safety, and professionalism
* Strong knowledge of, or serious passion for, Black Hills history, ecology, wildlife, geology, and natural history
* Interest in places such as Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Crazy Horse, and surrounding scenic routes
* Basic to strong camera skills and an eye for helping guests capture great moments
* A clean driving record and clean criminal background
* Comfort driving guests safely and confidently on mountain roads, tunnels, curves, scenic byways, wildlife areas, and changing weather conditions
* The ability to follow direction, communicate clearly, and represent My XO Adventures well
* Resourcefulness, problem-solving ability, and good judgment under changing conditions
* A warm, engaging personality with the ability to tell stories, answer questions, and read the needs of each group
* Reliability, maturity, and genuine pride in doing excellent work
# # Schedule
This is a **part-time position** with most work taking place during the **day, afternoon, and occasional evening**, depending on season, route timing, private bookings, and guest needs. Weekend and holiday availability is helpful.
# # Compensation and Benefits
Pay is highly competitive and based on experience, professionalism, and fit. Benefits include a **matching 401(k)** and **performance bonuses** for guides who consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences.
# # About My XO Adventures
My XO Adventures is a small, high-standard private tour company serving the Black Hills, Badlands, and Devils Tower region. We care deeply about hospitality, storytelling, safety, photography, wildlife, history, and giving guests an experience that feels personal, thoughtful, and unforgettable.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just want a part-time guide job. We’re looking for someone who wants to become one of the best Black Hills guides out there.
