Careers

Dear Prospective Leader,  

Thanks for your interest in a tour leading position with Country Walkers. 

At Country Walkers we place great focus on and take tremendous pride in the quality and selection of our leaders – dedicated, versatile, hard-working, service-oriented individuals who genuinely care about the guests they serve.  

We pride ourselves on our expert, local leaders and recognize that an amazing leader makes an unforgettable trip!  

CW leaders come from a variety of nations and backgrounds, often with experience in service to American customers, walking/hiking, foreign language, travel, teamwork and leadership. Each year we seek a few qualified individuals to add to our professional and fun-loving team. We welcome applications for new leaders but ask that you first review the following section to see if you meet the required criteria 

What we look for in a potential Tour Leader: 

• Superb people and customer service skills: outgoing, confident, and fun personality; being at ease when speaking to groups and being a spirited conversationalist. 
• Intimate knowledge about and expertise in your region whether it be natural history, art, architecture, food, wine, cultural and political history, geology, music, folklore, or local flora and fauna. 
• Residence in or near the region in which you guide. 
• English and local language fluency. 
• Full guide licensing for your region (if applicable). 
• Experience in handling multiple logistics; ability to problem solve. 
• Ability to communicate well with local vendors including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies. 
• Passion for walking and the outdoors. 
• Physical fitness:  
• able to walk up to 16 km /10 miles per day in all weather  
• able to lift and carry luggage up to 32 kg / 70 lbs multiple times a day. 
• able to lift and carry luggage and a day pack of up to 16 kg / 35 lbs. 
• Ability to work in a team and connect with a co-leader; including sharing a room on tour with a leader of the same gender. 
• Attention to detail and safety awareness 
• Ability to handle and manage a tour budget. 
• First aid skills and CPR (or equivalent) certification. 
• Where relevant: valid drivers’ license and clean driving record; ability to safely drive a passenger van;  
• Prior guiding is strongly recommended but not required

We recruit leaders on a year-round basis, however, most of the hiring, training and scheduling is done in the winter for the following season. 

• Leaders are paid a daily rate.  

• All tour-related expenses are covered by Country Walkers.  

• Leaders may lead anywhere from 2-8 trips per year.  

• Leaders are NOT able to work full-time, year-round with us due to our seasonal operations in each region. 

A leader’s primary role is to ensure our guests experience an excellent vacation with Country Walkers and support our mission of ‘positively impacting people’s lives through active travel experiences. 

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The Product Operations Manager is responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and quality of all trip logistics for assigned domestic and international tours to include secondary contracting, vendor communication, inventory management, air and land transfers, tour product build, and overall logistics. Primary tasks include creating strong relationships with all tour vendors; such as restaurants, transportation, and activities; ensure all signatures and rates are confirmed. You’ll manage on-going communication with both hotels and secondary vendors regarding status reports, rooming lists, late guest adds/cancellations, tour cancellations, and inventory requirements. Additional logisitc and adminstrative responsibilities include entering tour packages including the creation of all services, costs, and departure dates in the company reservation system.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years office or administrative experience with an emphasis on customer service
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to approach a fast-paced and constantly changing industry with flexibility, creativity, and a positive attitude
• Basic mathematical skills and contract negotiation skills required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills required
• Exceptional technical skills; computer operations, systems navigation, data entry required
• Strong interest in active, healthy worldwide travel preferred
• Travel industry experience preferred
• Multilingual preferred

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