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Company

Lindblad Expeditions · 1 day ago

Naturalist – Iceland Focus

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

$301/d - $301/d

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leading engaging walks and offering relevant field interpretation throughout the voyage.

Participating in evening recaps to highlight guests’ daily experiences.

Preparing several PowerPoint (or similar) presentations of 30-40 minutes in length, highlighting particular and relevant themes of the voyage.

Writing the Daily Expedition Report one or more times during the voyage, to encapsulate the guests’ daily experiences.

Responding to requests in a timely manner and being highly visible to guests throughout the voyage.

Accompanying guests ashore with local guides, and acting as the representative of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.

Possessing strong skills in public speaking.

Consistently representing Lindblad Expeditions with integrity and professionalism.

Eating meals with guests and making an effort to dine with a variety of people over the course of each voyage.

Promotion/Sales- Should be familiar with the company philosophy and various programs offered by Lindblad Expeditions and be able to address and field questions from guests regarding the various programs offered.

Conservation/Sustainability- Should become familiar with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s conservation and sustainability programs and be able to discuss the particular efforts in any itinerary where scheduled.

Zodiac Operations- Should be prepared to assist with many aspects of Zodiac operations for shore excursions. Familiarity with Zodiacs and ability to drive a strong preference, but not a requirement.

Safety- Should be prepared to participate in on-board safety training, meetings and drills, including abandon ship and fire drills. Will also participate in shore-based training as required by the Company. Must be very familiar with the Field Staff Handbook.

Qualification

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Iceland experienceNatural history knowledgePublic speakingGeology expertiseCultural expertiseCustomer service focusGuiding experienceTraining skillsCommunicatorPowerPoint presentationsZodiac operationsSafety trainingEnglish language proficiency

Required

Focus on Iceland experience in the field, with a strong preference for someone who is from Iceland.

In-depth natural history knowledge of destination.

Intuitive focus on customer service and enhancing the guest experience.

Adaptable to diverse geographic regions.

Previous experience guiding or working in destination.

A team-player with excellent training skills and a proven educator.

Works well independently and is a self-starter.

Strong communicator with individuals and groups, even-tempered demeanor, and remains calm under pressure.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time with keen attention to detail.

Bachelor’s degree or four years of work experience in related industry.

Possessing strong skills in public speaking.

Consistently representing Lindblad Expeditions with integrity and professionalism.

Eating meals with guests and making an effort to dine with a variety of people over the course of each voyage.

Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.

Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor.

Preferred

Iceland subject matter expertise in Geology and/or Cultural/Historical Specialties are preferred.

Ability to communicate the cultural and/or geological story of Iceland to guests in large and small audience groups is preferred.

Creatively engages with guests and shares knowledge in ways that are personable, comfortable, and that inspire continued learning opportunities and discussion.

Familiarity with Zodiacs and ability to drive a strong preference, but not a requirement.