Tour Director

Landmark Educational Tours; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing in DC

Travel expenses covered

Leadership experience

Job summary

Landmark Educational Tours is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Landmark Tour Director interns for the January – June 2027 season. You’ll lead private group tours across the U.S., provide engaging commentary, and manage trip materials while ensuring a safe, memorable experience for students.

This internship is open to current students or recent graduates in travel-tourism, hospitality management, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in travel-tourism, hospitality management, or related field.
• Must move to the provided housing/destination during internship.
• Strong interest or experience working with student groups.
• Smartphone required.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Manage private group tours across the U.S. at historical sites, museums, and attractions.
• Provide engaging commentary tailored to travelers.
• Handle trip materials: tickets, vouchers, confirmation codes, and expense documentation.
• Reconfirm reservations and check-in groups at hotels, attractions, and restaurants.
• Coordinate with head chaperones, vendors, and Landmark Leaders to keep tours running smoothly.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot logistical challenges while maintaining professionalism.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all travelers during the trip.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Willingness to travel

Education

Student or recent graduate in travel-tourism or hospitality

Job description

Join Our Team as a Landmark Leader (Tour Director Intern)

Seasonal Internship | January – June, 2027

Landmark Educational Tours, a premier educational tour operator based in Middleton, MA, seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as a Landmark Tour Director.

Our mission is to create unforgettable, customized educational travel experiences for schools and groups across the U.S. As a Landmark Leader, you’ll be the face of our company on the road, guiding groups, managing logistics, and ensuring every traveler has a safe and memorable trip.

What You’ll Do

• Manage private group tours through historical sites, museums, and key attractions across the U.S.
• Provide engaging commentary tailored to travelers
• Manage essential trip materials: tickets, vouchers, confirmation codes, and expense documentation.
• Reconfirm reservations and handle group check-ins at hotels, attractions, and restaurants.
• Work closely with head chaperones, vendors, and fellow Landmark Leaders to keep tours running smoothly.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot logistical challenges while maintaining professionalism.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all travelers throughout the trip.

What We’re Looking For

• Current student or recent graduate in travel-tourism, hospitality management, or related field.
• Must move to the provided housing/destination during internship
• Strong interest or experience working with student groups.
• Professional, reliable, and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys engaging with people of all ages.
• Open availability during the internship
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Smartphone required.

What You’ll Get

• Paid Internship
• Housing provided in Washington D.C.
• All travel-related expenses during tours are covered or reimbursed
• Hands-on leadership and travel industry experience with a growing student tour operator.

Landmark Educational Tours is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.

Ready to lead unforgettable student travel experiences?