Wild Employment

Wildland Adventures out of Seattle, Washington is looking for a South America Program Director!  Wildland was rated by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as the “#1 Best Do-It-All” adventure company in 2009.

Program Directors are responsible for sales and administration of group and individual travel arrangements for specific destinations. They have a large degree of autonomy; contribute to strategic decision-making working together in a collaborative atmosphere.

Some of the cooler aspects of the job:
* Travel Program Development
Develop new travel programs, itineraries and meaningful travel experiences collaborating with in-country suppliers and guides, including FAM trips and trade shows.
* Conservation and Community Development
Oversight of local conservation and community development projects supported by trip proceeds.

Qualifications for the position include 2-3 years experience in travel sales, tour operations and administration, or commercial adventure travel field experience in South America including knowledge of destinations, travel logistics, accommodations and related tourism services throughout the Andean region.

Requirements include: exceptional written and verbal business communications skills including excellent spelling, grammar and English language ability; highly organized and detail-oriented; vibrant and confident telephone presence; and versatility in defining and completing a variety of tasks.

To learn more contact traveljob@wildland.com