Hiking Guide – Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro

About the role

Zbulo invites hiking guides to lead small groups of foreign guests on multi-day tours of 7-15 days across Albania and the neighbouring countries of Kosovo and Montenegro. Tours run mainly between May and October, and the majority take place outside the peak season. Candidates must commit to at least 40 guiding days a year.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate an excellent experience for guests, handling different needs and expectations and resolving interpersonal issues
• Educate guests on outdoor skills, local flora and fauna, geology and regional history
• Act as leader and decision-maker for the group, taking responsibility for the quality, safety and satisfaction of guests
• Provide first aid in emergencies; Zbulo trains guides annually on outdoor first aid and rescue techniques
• Support guests' feelings of safety and confidence, and help with simple service tasks such as cleaning the van or helping in the guesthouse

Required profile

• Good command of English or German is mandatory
• Albanian is mandatory to communicate with local suppliers
• Availability for the mandatory 5-day in-house training and an introductory tour, plus the possibility of last-minute tours
• At least 40 guiding days per year

What we offer

• Gross pay of €65-105 per day, with performance-based salary tiers
• Annual training on soft skills and first aid, and occasional trainings with partners abroad
• Co-financing of the licensing process
• Post-season team meet-ups

To apply, candidates must take a 25-minute test after expressing interest; a CV alone is not enough.