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Closes July 29, 2009

Trip Planner - Sales

Adventure Life is looking for a highly motivated individual to plan and ultimately sell our trips to South & Central America. 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 to plan trips, and continual research concerning cultural, natural and archaeological destinations in each country. Enthusiasm for travel, combined with excellent people, organizational and writing skills are all key characteristics of a successful Trip Planner. In addition, multitasking abilities and self-motivation are important for effectively closing sales. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, vacation, holidays, retirement, flex-time and travel benefits.

    Desired Skills and Experience
  • Foreign travel in Latin American, Africa or Asia
  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent 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.

 

Compensation/Benefits:
Base + commission for first year compensation of $27,000-$34,000
Rapid compensatin increases during years 2 and 3
Health insurance
SIMPLE IRA - similar to a 401(k)
Annual continuing education stipend
Annual travel opportunities to one of our destinations

This is a full time 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 four 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".

Operations Coordinator Assistant/ Data Entry Position

Adventure Life Journeys is looking for a highly motivated individual to assist our Adventure Coordinators. This is an office position in Missoula, Montana, that requires excellent organization and communication skills. Duties involve entering client information to database, assembling and mailing confirmation packets, and assisting operations staff in coordinating tours. This person will also assist in the daily routine of making the office run (answering phones, filing, client mailings, etc). Excellent organizational and writing skills, multitasking abilities and self-motivation are all key characteristics of a successful Adventure Coordinator Assistant.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • University degree preferred
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
  • Knowledge of Word and Excel required
  • Office experience with phones, filing, faxing, copying, etc.
  • Ability to learn new skills on your own and work independently
  • Cheerful attitude and ability to work well with time-sensitive assignments
  • Attention to detail and discipline while working with data entry
  • Foreign travel experience in Central or South America is helpful, but not required
  • Compensation/Benefits: Hourly wage $8-$10/hour D.O.E.

This is a permanent part time position starting at 10 hrs/wk with the possibility of moving to 16 hrs/wk. Two 5-hour shifts Tuesday and Thursday would be ideal but schedule is somewhat flexible.

Please review our web site for more information on Adventure Life Journeys: 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 acceptable.

Adventure Life Journeys
ATTN: Lynessa Nelson
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 is Open Until Filled

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
  • 15-20 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, and references to the address or e-mail below.

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

E-mail: