About the Job: Grand Circle Corporation is seeking experienced Tour Leaders, also known as Trip Experience Leaders, to lead Small Ship tours and Italy Land extensions for Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel in 2025.
Key Notes:
* Availability: Candidates must be available for specific departures in 2025.
* Licensed Tour Guide: We hire licensed tour guides with a 'patentino da accompagnatore turistico' to lead tours in Italy legally.
This position is freelance/ 'libero professionista'.
English and Italian fluency are required.
Tours We Are Recruiting For:
* Small Ships
* French & Italian Rivieras: Marseille, Corsica, Elba, Rome
* Pre and post extensions
* Southwest France: Toulouse & Carcassonne's Medieval Marvels FMA pre-post trip extension
About Us:
Grand Circle is a company that offers unique travel and learning opportunities for its employees and travelers. We are the largest American direct marketer for international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 plus and have served over 1 million American travelers since 1958.
What We Offer:
* Competitive wages in the regions with added incentives/bonus for achieving success
* Strong support on the road from our regional and multi-national teams
* Stable, consistent, and flexible scheduling throughout the working season based on performance
* An environment to grow and be challenged
* In-depth training and honest feedback to help you improve your skills
Requirements:
* Fluent English with excellent communication skills and confident presentation in front of groups
* FLUENT Italian language required, at least 5 years living in the country if not Italian
* Enthusiast about local history, culture, and wildlife
* In-depth knowledge of the history of your country and region
* Willingness to offer an authentic cultural experience
* Sincere liking of the American people and their culture
* Creative and resourceful team player with leadership skills
* Enthusiasm and Passion for sharing life experiences and openness to discuss delicate aspects of society and customs
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including in emergency situations
* Patentino di Accompagnatore Turistico or IATM membership certificate required to lead tours
* A minimum of 2 years' experience escorting groups is preferred
* Work experiences abroad will be a plus
Working Responsibilities:
* Contacting travelers prior to travel via pre-trip emails/calls
* Escorting and Leading groups through the Northern Region by coach
* Compiling and delivering information on cities and towns visited on tour
* Describing points of interest during coach commentaries, providing info-talks on daily life and local issues
* Selling Company excursion products on tour, taking payments and following payment protocols
* Offering and Creating Learning and Discovery activities throughout the tour
* Be willing to go off the beaten track, adapt, and show travelers all aspects of daily life in the region
* Confirming arrangements for necessary transportation and activities and working with local guides/vendors
* Arrange for medical personnel for guests in case of emergency, and helping them with further issues
Recruiting Process:
* First step: ZOOM interview
* Second step: Group interview MARCH 25TH
* Third step: Training 3 full days following the Group interview MARCH 26TH, 27TH, 28TH
All steps are mandatory and selective.
Application: If you are willing to be part of our Team, send us your CV and cover letter in English in .pdf or .doc format.