Trip Leader for Land Tours/River Cruises in France
- Grand Circle Corporation** is seeking Trip Leaders/Program Directors for land tours and river cruises with Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line for the 2024 season
Are you a Leader AND a cultural ambassador?
If you thrive in the unexpected, love human encounters and enjoy a life off the beaten path, join our journeys with American senior travelers. Expect dynamic days filled with enriching experiences. In return, you will enjoy the flexibility of managing your time between life on the road / on boats, and your other interests outside the tours.
Who Are We?
We are a leading American company offering international adventure and discovery travel for Americans over 50. Since 1958, we have served over one million American travelers. We provide unique discovery opportunities for our employees and travelers with the goal of changing lives.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage a group of around 40 senior American travelers on cruises or a small group of maximum 16 people on land tours
- Research and share information about locations (cities, villages, regions, monuments, notable figures, traditions and lifestyle etc.)
- Help our travelers understand the French system (politics, economy, culture, geography, sociology, etc.)
- Create discovery and learning opportunities during trips
- Explore off-the-beaten-path locations to showcase everyday life in visited regions
- Lead guided tours in cities
- Confirm travel service providers (buses, local guides, restaurants, etc.)
- Contact travelers by email and phone before the trip
- Handle problems and medical emergencies for passengers
Skills and Qualifications
- Proficiency in spoken English (100% English work environment: presentations, daily interaction and assistance with travelers, contact with international teams)
- Passion for France - knowledge of/interest in its history, culture, and unique characteristics
- Ability to discuss a wide range of societal topics, including sensitive and taboo issues
- Genuine interest in travel and travelers; group management experience is a plus
- Empathy and emotional maturity
- Conversational French
- Legal right to work in France
- Self-motivated and quick learner
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills, even in emergencies
- Positive attitude and stress management skills
- Ability to be both a leader and a team-player
What We Offer
- Competitive fee scheme with performance bonuses
- A French-based support team
- Continuous training
- Freelance/independent contractor status
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Recruitment Process
- Send your application with your CV and the questionnaire (follow this link //forms.Gle/8YrtxyVzEt7zyEXHA ) to our Program Services Managers at . Only completed applications will be considered
- Video Call Interview
- Selection Day: either October 29th in Lyon or November 13th in Paris (75012)
- Three-Day Training in Lyon (November 26th to 28th in Lyon)
All steps are selective. Only candidates advancing to the next step will be contacted.
Ready to embark on this adventure? Apply now!
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