About the role

Grand Circle Corporation Program Director (Tour Director) Grand Circle Corporation is the largest American direct marketer of international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 and older and has 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) Destinations: Fairbanks; Denali; Talkeetna; Seward; Anchorage; Juneau & ValdezThe Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks (9 Days) Destinations: Phoenix; Tusayan; Page; Springdale; Las Vegas; Santa Fe; Albuquerque; Moab & Durango The American West: Cody, Yellowstone & Jackson Hole (9 Days) Destinations: Billings; Cody; West Yellowstone; Jackson Hole; Salt Lake City; Kalispell; Helena & Rapid CityWhat We Require:3 to 5 Years of experience guiding tours in the above Passion for the destinations, their people, culture, and traditions Go beyond the touristy destination to connect your travelers with the locals Knowledge (History, Everyday Life, Nature, Culture) of the destinations Flexibility, teamwork, and leadership skills Ability to make quick decisions to address last-minute changes Proficient in using Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel Working Responsibilities In charge of the quality of the entire program and delivering an unforgettable experience to our travelers Deliver all the information about the destination/program/schedule. Understand travelers' expectations (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 Listen to travelers' feedback, take notes, and communicate with the 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 BehaviorsTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well MotivationsAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Salary

$7-$10

Experience level

Senior

Location

East Boston, MA

Occupation

Travel Guides

Industry

Tour Operators

Posted

8 days ago

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