O.A.T / Grand Circle Travel is looking for Trip Leaders for our 2025 Season

 Lead tours for either : 

• CRUISE PROGRAMS IN SCANDINAVIA, FINLAND AND BALTICS

• LAND TOURS IN NORWAY, FINLAND, SWEDEN AND DENMARK.

        What we offer

·        Competitive Fee with an added incentive/bonus for achieving success

·        An environment to grow and be challenged, and an opportunity to develop new skills.

·        Life changing experiences.

·        Consistent support and honest feedback to help you improve your skills.

·        An exciting opportunity to work as part of a team on our well-established existing tours, AND our cruises in Norway in 2025.

Working Responsibilities:

• Contacting travelers prior to travel via pre trip email/calls.
• Lead tours through the regions from 2 to 3 weeks in length, with between 14 to 42 Guests at a time.
• Compiling and delivering information on the program, cities and towns visited on tour.
• Describing points of interest during coach commentaries, providing info-talks on daily life and local issues.
• Be willing to go off the beaten track, adapt, and show our travelers all aspects of daily life in the region.
• The ability to work with others… team members/local guides/vendors.
• Lead the daily Itineraries and create and present additional activities, incorporating local interaction.
• Arranging for medical personnel for the guests, in case of emergency, and helping them with all further issues, as well as following local Covid regulations as they change.

What we require

You are Scandinavian/Finnish/Baltic National/Local permanent resident, who can converse in a local language.

• Excellent communication skills in English, and confident to present topics in front of groups.
• Broad knowledge of history and culture of Scandinavia/Finland/Baltics.
• Well-travelled with guiding/tourism experience. For our Cruises, Experience on a cruise ship is a plus.
• The ability to think for yourself, problem solve, and inspire others.
• Flexibility, teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take feedback and adjust accordingly.
• Registered as an Independent Contractor/Self employed.

·        IMPORTANT: Only Trip leaders living in Scandinavia, Finland or Baltic countries need apply.

For further information on the Scandinavian programs, both Land and Cruise, visit our website www.oattravel.com

If you are interested in working with us, please Email your CV and cover letter to:

·        Colin Mckenzie.

cmckenzie@oattravel.com

with a copy to :

JHamilton@oattravel.com

Please outline your travel experience in the region and why you feel you would make an excellent Trip Leader.