Local Guide (East-Greenland)

STATUS: Actively Hiring for Current Openings

After confirming that we've received your application, we will only contact you if a relevant opportunity becomes available, your experience appears to match its requirements, or we need more information to evaluate your application. Please do not submit another application to this posting unless there has been a significant change to your experience, qualifications, or availability.

Natural Habitat Adventures is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and dependable Local Guide to join our Greenland Base Camp Field Team featured on our East Greenland Arctic Adventure beginning in June 2027.

The Local Guide plays an important role in creating safe, meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests. Working alongside Nat Hab Expedition Leaders and other Field Staff, they share their expertise in East Greenland's landscapes, wildlife, history, culture and communities while supporting the day-to-day operation of our small-group adventures.

SCHEDULING & LOCATION

This is a field-based, seasonal contract position from mid-June to mid-September. Assignments may include guiding at our remote Base Camp Greenland in the Sermilik Fjord, supporting excursions in and around Tasiilaq and Kulusuk, or a combination of both.

Schedules will vary depending on trip departures and operational needs. Work may include weekends, early mornings, evenings, and multiple consecutive days in the field.
Preference will be given to candidates with flexible availability throughout the summer season.

Preference will be given to applicants who live in East Greenland and bring firsthand knowledge of the region, its communities, and local conditions.
Only applicants who are legally authorized to work in Greenland without requiring a work permit (citizens of Greenland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden) will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interpretation & Education

• Share engaging and accurate information about East Greenland's wildlife, natural history, geography, culture, traditions and contemporary life, using storytelling and personal perspectives to deepen guests' understanding of the region.
• Lead or assist with guided hikes, village walks, cultural visits and other excursions appropriate to experience and qualifications.
• Facilitate meaningful and respectful interactions between guests and local communities.

Guest Experience

• Provide attentive, personalized guest service while creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Support guests with varying levels of outdoor experience and physical abilities, adapting to individual needs.
• Work closely with Expedition Leaders to ensure guests have safe, enjoyable and enriching experiences.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully and professionally with guests.
• Demonstrate flexibility, patience and a positive attitude when plans change.

Operations & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with Nat Hab Expedition Leaders, Field Team members, and local partners to support safe, seamless trip operations and clear communication.
• Assist with excursions, guest transfers, equipment preparation, luggage handling, and daily logistics.
• Assist with Base Camp activities and operations when assigned, including guest support and general camp-related tasks.

Safety, Problem Solving & Stewardship

• Prioritize guest safety through sound judgment, awareness of local conditions and proactive risk management.
• Monitor weather, terrain, wildlife and other environmental hazards, communicating concerns to Expedition Leaders and the operations team.
• Follow all Nat Hab safety procedures and applicable local guiding regulations.
• Assist with emergency situations and evacuations as appropriate to training and responsibilities.
• Promote responsible tourism, environmentally sustainable practices and respectful interactions with local communities and wildlife.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience & Skills

• Fluent in spoken English; Greenlandic language skills strongly preferred.
• At least one year of professional guiding experience.
• Strong firsthand knowledge of East Greenland, particularly the Tasiilaq, Kulusuk and/or Sermilik Fjord regions.
• Knowledge of local geography, weather, terrain, wildlife and cultural traditions.
• Previous experience in outdoor guiding, tourism, hospitality or related work preferred.
• Experience in polar bear country and polar bear safety strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and guest service skills, with the ability to communicate comfortably with international travelers.
• Reliable, adaptable and collaborative, with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Comfortable working in remote environments with limited infrastructure and unpredictable weather.
• Genuine enthusiasm for sharing East Greenland's natural and cultural heritage with visitors.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Legal authorization to work in Greenland without a work permit.

• Any guiding licenses, permits or certifications required for the assigned activities under applicable Greenlandic law.

• First aid and CPR training preferred, with any mandatory activity-specific safety training required before guiding independently.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work long or irregular hours outdoors in variable Arctic weather conditions.

• Comfortable hiking on uneven terrain, assisting guests during outdoor activities and boat transfers, and carrying guiding equipment or luggage as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation is commensurate with experience and paid on a daily basis, plus gratuities. Work hours and requirements may vary based on operational needs.

Transportation, meals and accommodations may be provided when assignments require working away from the Local Guide's home community. Specific arrangements will be communicated before assignments are confirmed.

Nat Hab provides branded gear.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Natural Habitat Adventures is a growing company that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We seek to foster and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and high-performing culture in our office and in the field. Even if you don’t have experience in the travel sector, we invite you to show us how you can help Nat Hab become an even stronger company.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required of persons so classified or assigned. 

**Please submit all application materials in English only***