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St. Augustine Tour Guide Cooperative ApplicationThank you for your interest in joining our tour guide cooperative. This application helps us understand your experience, skills, and vision for collaborative ownership. All information provided will be kept confidential and reviewed only by founding members. The application takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Once completed, we'll contact you within 5-7 days to discuss next steps.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Years of guide experienceCurrent employment status (independent/employed by which company)Briefly describe your guiding style and specialtiesWhat specific areas of St. Augustine history are you most knowledgeable about?Do you have any additional qualifications? (Degrees, membership in local historic groups, other certifications)Marketing & Guest Acquisition: Describe how you currently bring in guests (if applicable)What marketing strategies do you currently use or are interested in?Do you have a social media presence that highlights your work as a guide?What business friendships do you have in the local tourism industry?Which operational committee interests you most?Historic ResearchParanormalBenefitsMerchandiseWhat skills would you contribute beyond guiding? (graphic design, bookkeeping, website management, etc.)How comfortable are you with collaborative decision-making and consensus-building? (check all that apply)I've been a member of a cooperative beforeI think they're just neat.I want to see it actually work before I believe in it.Consensus-what? I just try to get along.Why do you want to join a cooperative?Have you reviewed our prospectus regarding the financial structure?YesNot yetFinancial Readiness: I would like to make the $4,000 investmentAll at onceHalf upfront with payments ($2000, then 11 payments of $182)Even payments ($334 for 12 months)How many tours per week are you interested in conducting? Tours: 3 Keep in mind that you will be receiving 80% of the profits from these tours, so you should be able to work less for greater pay.What days/times work best for your schedule?Would you be available for monthly meetings and cooperative business?YesNoWhat are your long-term goals with the cooperative?What does cooperative ownership mean to you?How do you handle conflicts or disagreements in work settings?What questions do you have about cooperative organization?Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?Submit My Application
