What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tour Director position at Grand Circle Corporation?
Who we are:
Grand Circle Corporation is the largest American direct marketer for international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans aged 50 plus and have served more than 1 million travelers since 1958.
Grand Circle is looking for Program Directors (Tour Directors) who are willing to take risks and challenge themselves to provide travelers with unforgettable experiences on our escorted tours:
· Alaskan Discovery (10 Days)
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- Destinations: Fairbanks; Denali; Talkeetna; Seward; Anchorage; Juneau & Valdez
- Itinerary
· The Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks (9 Days)
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- Destinations: Phoenix; Tusayan; Page; Springdale; Las Vegas; Santa Fe; Albuquerque; Moab & Durango
- Itinerary
· The American West: Cody, Yellowstone & Jackson Hole (9 Days)
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- Destinations: Billings; Cody; West Yellowstone; Jackson Hole; Salt Lake City; Kalispell; Helena & Rapid City
- Itinerary
What we require:
- 3 to 5 Years of experience guiding tours in the above destinations.
- Passion for the destinations, its people, 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
Working 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.
What We Offer:
- Salary: Competitive hourly rate and overtime pay
- Gratuity: $7-$10 /person/day (Average group size: 35 pax)
- Incentive: Up to 40% of the base salary upon achieving Excellence goals
If you are a match, please send your resume to: achen@oattravel.com
Salary : $7 - $10