Tour Director

Grand Circle Travel • Las Vegas, NV

294d • $6 - $8

About The Position

Grand Circle Corporation is the largest American direct marketer for international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 plus and has served more than 1 million travelers since 1958. We are looking for Program Directors and Tour Directors who are willing to take risks and challenge themselves to provide travelers with unforgettable experiences on our North America Escorted Tours. The tours include destinations such as Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna, Seward, Anchorage, Juneau, Salt Lake City, Jackson, West Yellowstone, Cody, Sheridan, Rapid City, Durango, Moab, Arches, Canyonlands, Page, Bryce, and Salt Lake City. The itineraries are designed to connect travelers with the local culture and traditions, going beyond the typical tourist experience.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 Years of experience guiding and leading tours to the destinations above
• Passion for people, the United States, and its culture and traditions
• Go beyond the touristy destination to connect your travelers with the locals
• Knowledge, History, Every day Life, Nature, Culture of the destinations
• Flexibility, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Ability to make quick decisions to address last minute changes

Responsibilities

• In charge of the quality of the entire program and to deliver an unforgettable experience to the travelers
• Deliver all the information about the destination, program, schedule
• Understand the expectations of the travelers, especially IC Members, and focus on their enjoyment of the trip
• Reconfirms every service with Vendors
• Represent GCT to keep a cordial and formal relationship with our vendors
• Listen to passengers' feedback, take notes, and communicate to GCT Office

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage: US $6 to $8 per person per day
• Tipping group size: from 35 to 42 travelers
• Excellence Incentive: per departure, approx. $1000 per departure

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees