Alaska Expedition Leader: Bear Habitat Expert & Guide

Medium; Abbeyville (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions seeks an Alaska Expedition Leader to oversee guest and staff operations on our expeditions. You will lead expedition activities, develop engaging presentations, and ensure safety and conformance with our guiding principles.

This role requires extensive Alaska experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication with guests and crew. You will collaborate with ship officers and shoreside teams, manage daily schedules, and drive exceptional guest experiences in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of work experience in related industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Strong English communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage expedition staff to ensure guests receive the best possible experience shelded by Guiding Principles and risk management.
• Coordinate and ensure quality of presentations, recaps, and in‑the‑field interpretation.
• Act as primary communicator, manager and coordinator of all guest and staff expedition activities.
• Write daily expedition programs, voyage reports, and debriefing reports.
• Lead or assist with field activities such as hiking, kayaking, zodiac operation, and cultural tours.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Field staff coordination

Bear habitat experience

Zodiac driving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions seeks an Alaska Expedition Leader to oversee guest and staff operations on our expeditions. You will lead expedition activities, develop engaging presentations, and ensure safety and conformance with our guiding principles.

This role requires extensive Alaska experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication with guests and crew. You will collaborate with ship officers and shoreside teams, manage daily schedules, and drive exceptional guest experiences in