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Philly Tours by Founders / Founders Threads works across walking tours, cultural history, schools, churches,
hotels, civic groups, and America 250 programming. These are independent contractor roles with flexible
scheduling based on bookings, projects, and partner needs.
Position 01
Lead walking and cultural history tours throughout Philadelphia, including Revolutionary Philadelphia, Black
American history, the Underground Railroad, public art, architecture, historic neighborhoods, and America 250.
- Company
- Philly Tours by Founders / Founders Threads
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Freelance / Independent Contractor
- Schedule
- Flexible, based on bookings
Responsibilities
- Lead walking tours and specialty history experiences.
- Present historical stories in an engaging, accurate, and respectful way.
- Follow approved tour routes, scripts, timing, and safety guidelines.
- Welcome guests and create a professional visitor experience.
- Manage group movement between stops.
- Communicate availability, tour updates, and guest concerns promptly.
Qualifications
- Strong public speaking and storytelling skills.
- Interest in Philadelphia history, American history, Black history, arts, culture, or tourism.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Comfortable walking for 1-3 hours.
- Able to learn tour routes, scripts, and historical materials.
- Tour guide, teaching, museum, performance, hospitality, or public speaking experience preferred.
Paid per completed tour or booking assignment. Rate depends on tour type, length, group size, and experience.
Position 02
Help Philly Tours build national and international relationships with travel planners, cultural partners,
schools, churches, hotels, visitor desks, bookstores, libraries, museums, campuses, alumni circles, civic
organizations, and America 250 audiences.
- Company
- Philly Tours by Founders / Founders Threads
- Location
- National and international; Philadelphia knowledge preferred
- Type
- Freelance / Independent Contractor
- Schedule
- Flexible, project-based
Responsibilities
- Identify national and international organizations that may want tours, talks, routes, or cultural history programs.
- Make warm, professional outreach by email, phone, direct message, or in-person introductions.
- Help coordinate partner conversations, group inquiries, and follow-up notes.
- Share approved Philly Tours materials with potential partners and community contacts.
- Track leads, availability, responses, and useful context clearly.
- Support outreach to travelers, institutions, and groups planning Philadelphia visits from outside the region.
Qualifications
- Clear, friendly communication and follow-through.
- Interest in Philadelphia, American history, Black history, cultural tourism, education, or hospitality.
- Comfortable reaching out to organizations and starting practical conversations.
- Organized enough to track contacts, next steps, and partner needs.
- Sales, tourism, travel planning, community organizing, campus, nonprofit, hospitality, or events experience is helpful.
Compensation is project-based and may vary by assignment, lead type, booking outcome, and experience.
Position 03
Create authentic posts, Reels, TikToks, and tour coverage that bring Philadelphia history, culture,
neighborhoods, and hidden gems to life.
- Company
- Philly Tours by Founders / Founders Threads
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Freelance / Independent Contractor
- Schedule
- Flexible gigs, paid per post or assignment
What you can create
- Photo posts featuring a Philadelphia location, experience, or tour.
- Short-form video, including Reels and TikToks that make people want to visit.
- Story sets highlighting an upcoming tour, event, or local feature.
- Live or tour coverage that captures the energy of the experience in real time.
Who we are looking for
- Philadelphia-connected creators with an authentic voice and an engaged audience.
- A love for Philadelphia history, culture, travel, food, art, or local stories.
- Clear communication, reliable follow-through, and professional collaboration.
- Follower counts around 1,000, 2,500, or 5,000; exceptional engagement is welcome at any size.
Base rates are determined by following and deliverable: $25/$35/$50 for a photo post, $40/$60/$85 for a
Reel or TikTok, $15/$20/$25 for a story set, and $50/$75/$100 for live or tour coverage at 1K/2.5K/5K
followers. Rates may be adjusted for exceptional engagement, production, or campaign scope.
Bonuses & extras
- $10 bonus for each confirmed tour booking.
- Monthly packages: 4 posts/videos for $200 at 1K, $275 at 2.5K, or $375 at 5K followers.
- Complimentary hosted tour plus applicable content fee.
- Travel reimbursement for assignments outside Philadelphia.
- Additional $50-$100 when content is used in paid advertising.
How to Apply
Choose the role that fits you best and submit a resume or brief summary of your experience, availability, and
why you would like to work with Philly Tours by Founders.
Philly Tours by Founders / Founders Threads is an equal opportunity employer.