Urban Adventures Guide- Seattle

Intrepid

4d•$27

About The Position

Intrepid Travel is a global leader in providing a rich diversity of destination experiences to a wide customer group. As part of the wider Intrepid Group, we don’t just want to be the best travel IN the world, we want to be the best travel company FOR the world. We do this by providing the world's widest range of adventure travel, ensuring we deliver authentic experiences which benefit our travellers and the people and places they visit. As the largest travel B Corp globally, our vision is to change the way people see the world through sustainable experience-rich travel. Our tours are delivered by our Guides, who are passionate about their cities, have excellent people skills and solve problems quickly. If you share our passion for tours focused on sustainable, local, and immersive travel experiences to people all over the world… this might be the right opportunity for you. Candidates must reside in Seattle or the Greater Seattle Area, as you will be responsible for arriving at the designated start point of each tour. The world needs more Intrepid people: Do you dream of inspiring travellers and helping them fall in love with their destination by immersing them in your local culture and exposing them to real life experiences? Being a Tour Leader with Intrepid, you will do just that! Curious what trips we run in Seattle? Please check them out here.

Requirements

Excellent communication in English and ideally one other local language (the more the better!)
Strong customer service experience and experience in developing a rapport with a broad range of travellers
Ability to manage trip budget and handle sums of money
Map reading skills and a good sense of direction
A willingness to work flexible hours according to the groups’ needs
Candidates must reside in Seattle or the Greater Seattle Area, as you will be responsible for arriving at the designated start point of each tour.

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid and CPR Certificates recommended

Responsibilities

Have passion and knowledge for and of your destination
A passion for travel, food, culture, and/or history
Excellent story-telling skills
Excellent communication skills with individuals and groups of people
Empathy and emotional intelligence
High standards of customer experience
An understanding of and belief in Intrepid’s Responsible Travel philosophy and Core Values
Outstanding organizational management skills
Problem solving and decision-making capacities
A friendly, engaging, and energetic personality