Trip Planner - Operations

Closed October 28, 2009

Adventure Life Journeys is looking for a highly motivated individual to coordinate our trips. This is an office position in Missoula, Montana, that requires excellent organization and communication skills. Each day entails managing several dozen e-mails with overseas outfitters, conversing with clients about upcoming trips, and continual research concerning cultural, natural and archeological destinations in each country. Other responsibilities include assisting in the daily routine of making the office run (answering phones, filing, client mailings). Excellent organizational and writing skills, multitasking abilities and self-motivation are all key characteristics of a successful Adventure Coordinator. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, vacation, holiday, retirement, flex-time and travel benefits.

    Desired Skills and Experience
  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Superb communication skills
  • Experience in multi-project management
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Knowledge of Word and Excel required
  • Ability to work with little guidance
  • Ability to create and apply innovative solutions
  • Ability to learn new skills on your own
  • Conversational Spanish is a plus but not required
  • Foreign travel experience in Central or South America is also helpful, but not required.

 

Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly wage beings at $12/hour
Health insurance
SIMPLE IRA - similar to a 401(k)
Annual continuing education stipend
Annual travel opportunities to one of our destinations

This is a 30-40hrs/wk position with some flexibility in scheduling after training.

Please review our web site for more information on Adventure Life Journeys: http://www.adventure-life.com

How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, typing test*, and references to the address or e-mail below. If graduated from college in the last three years, please send transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine).

Adventure Life Journeys
1655 S 3rd St W, Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801

E-mail:

* Typing test can been taken for free online, at some temp agencies or at a job services office. For online test do a search on google.com for "typing test".

 

Ecotourism Internship

Closing Date: Position Available Every Semester

Adventure Life is offering a 3-5 month volunteer internship position in their Missoula office. The ecotourism industry is one of the most exciting and fastest growing industries on the planet, and Adventure Life is at the forefront of this field with its home-stay programs, rainforest lodges, small ship charters and native guides. Last year nearly 2,700 people traveled with us to places such as Machu Picchu in Peru, the Bolivian Amazon, the wild Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica's most remote rainforest, and the Western Hemisphere's largest coral reef off the shores of Belize.

Our company is going on its tenth year in Missoula. Each year we have added new itineraries, destinations and staff. Now, we're offering the chance for a university student to learn about ecotourism and assist us in our Missoula office.

The position requires a 3-month commitment for at least 3 days per week and 15-20 hours each week. The Adventure Coordinator Intern will have the challenging responsibilities of assisting in the daily routine of making the office run (assembling confirmation packets, assisting in client follow-up, answering phones, filing, client mailings).

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply; we ask only that they possess a genuine enthusiasm for foreign cultures, ecology and history.

Internship Information
  • Unpaid internship with references at end of term
  • Minimum 3-month commitment
  • 10-20 hrs a week/3 days a week

Additional Desired Skills and Experience
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Superb communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Knowledge of Word and Excel desired
  • Ability to work with little guidance
  • Ability to learn new skills on your own
  • Foreign travel experience is helpful, but not required

Please review our website for more information on Adventure Life Journeys: http://www.adventure-life.com

How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript, *typing test, and references to the address or e-mail below.

(* Typing test can been taken for free online, at some temp agencies or at a job services office. For online test do a search on google.com for "typing test".)

Attn: Lynessa Nelson
Adventure Life Journeys
1655 S 3rd St W, Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801

E-mail: