Tour Director

Grand Circle Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Overtime pay

Gratuity $7-$10/person/day

Incentives up to 40%

Job summary

Grand Circle Corporation is the largest American direct marketer of international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 and older. We are seeking Program Directors (Tour Directors) who will deliver unforgettable experiences on escorted tours.

Responsibilities include managing the program quality, delivering destination information, reconfirming services with vendors, and communicating feedback to the GCT Office.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience guiding tours
• Passion for destinations, their people, culture and traditions
• Go beyond touristy destinations to connect travelers with locals
• Knowledge of history, everyday life, nature and culture of destinations
• Flexibility, teamwork and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• In charge of the quality of the entire program and delivering an unforgettable experience to travelers
• Deliver all information about the destination, program and schedule
• Understand travelers' expectations and focus on their enjoyment
• Reconfirm every service with vendors
• Represent Grand Circle Corporation to maintain cordial, formal relationships with our partners
• Listen to travelers' feedback, take notes, and communicate with the GCT Office

Skills

Tour guiding experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 & Valdez

The 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 City

What 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