Jobs in responsible tourism

Jobs, work experience and internships from responsibletravel.com's members, who have all submitted a responsible tourism policy, and vacancies from other comapnies within the responsible tourism industry. To add your job vacancy to this page, please contact nicola@responsibletravelnews.com with details of the position and your company (if not a member of responsibletravel.com) and quoting "RT News".

Interns - responsibletravel.com

We currently have 3 internships available, for people able to work at least 2 days a week for a minimum of 6 months. Please note that these are unpaid positions.

1. Responsible travel news researcher
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an intern to work on our business to business news website responsibletravelnews.com. The site has been created as a place where all of us involved in tourism, whether industry, media or education, who care passionately about travel, conservation and sustainable development can come together to ask questions and get answers, have a rant or rave, and make contact with others in the industry who may have valuable experiences to share.

The role involves research, writing, editing and database development. Ideally we are looking for someone with experience of HTML / Dreamweaver as this is our main tool for updating the site. An interest in responsible tourism and ethical business is very important. The right person would preferably be based in or around Brighton and available to work at the office, as well as from home. Please email sophie@responsibletravel.com enclosing your CV and details of when you would be available to work.

2. Responsible travel news blogger
We require an intern to help develop discussion and awareness of responsibletravelnews.com on blogs and forums in order to drive traffic to the site. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in social networking an interactive media. To apply for the position please email a CV and covering note to sophie@responsibletravel.com

3. Responsible travel community intern
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an intern to work on IKnowAGreatPlace.com, our new community site which is fully integrated into responsibletravel.com. The site offers unique local travel advice on great places from the real experts: the locals that live there or travellers who have been there before.

The role involves research, writing, editing, admin, forum moderation and e-marketing, and an interest in responsible tourism is important. The right person would preferably be based in or around Brighton and available to work at the office, as well as from home. Please email Anne at community@responsibletravel.com enclosing your CV and details of when you would be available to work.

Iceland & Greenland Travel Consultant - Discover the World (£16,000 p.a. + benefits)

Based at our offices in Banstead, we are looking for a highly motivated and eloquent sales professional to specialise in our leading Iceland and Greenland department. The ideal candidate must have previous specialist/tailormade sales experience within a tour operator (preferably an independent specialist tour op); knowledge of Iceland and Greenland would be a distinct advantage. As a Travel Consultant, you will handle reservations over the telephone, face-to-face and email/Internet, to a wide-ranging and demanding client base. You will work in a small, friendly team of consultants, supported by the operations staff and team managers.

In addition to a competitive starting salary of £16,000 we also offer 20 days holiday; discounted holidays for yourself, friends and family; gym membership (subject to annual review); company bonus scheme (subject to target); and salary progression to £18,000 with experience/competence.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week plus an additional 48 hours (Saturdays) over the year, 9-5pm or 10-6pm rota Monday to Friday. No more than 1 in 2 Saturdays per month between 9-5pm (taking a day off in the week) – nb: current Saturday hours are 9-1 with weekday lieu time, but hours may change dependent on business requirements.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your cv along with a covering letter to Paula Byrne: paula@discovertheworld.co.uk

[Posted 01 Mar 2010]

Accounts and General Lodge Manager - Nkwichi Lodge ($750 per month + lodgings + allowances)

This is an office based position at Nkwichi Lodge (mandawilderness.org) on Lake Malawi located in Northern Mozambique. The area is incredibly beautiful and very remote. The closest village is 45 minutes walk away and there are no roads. The conservation area and lake are pristine.

The position would involve running all the accounts for the lodge - this is wages, petty cash, shopping, guest bills, balance sheets, invoicing and so the list goes on. Additionally, you are involved with the Management of the lodge and the various departments as well as interacting with guests in the evenings. Nkwichi is an upmarket Luxury eco-Lodge and as such we do require an individual who is able to host a dinner with guests and remain professional at all times. Everyone's jobs are fairly interchangeable here and when one of the management team is on leave you do pick up each others duties like doing reservations, stock control and so on. The management team consists of 3 people - myself (Reservations and Marketing), Malcolm (General Manager) and Helen currently, whose position is now available.

The average working day starts at 7am with breakfast before that from 6:30am outside the office. 1 hour off for lunch. The office day ends at 5pm. Hosting then starts with drinks on the beach from 5:30pm and dinner there after. The day ends around 9:30/10pm depending on the guests. There are different shifts and one does get 2 nights and 1 afternoon or morning off per week.

The salary is $750 per month plus Food + Lodgings + $50/month bar allowance (additional drinks at your own expense) plus a $1500 per year travel allowance which is available after 1 year. Off days are 5 days per month and 30 days holiday per year to be taken after 1 year. Off days can be accumulated up to 15 days and taken together.

As you can see from the website we are extremely remotely located. To get here can take 4 hours from Lilongwe (if there is a charter flight we can hop on standby) or close to 2 days (via the Ilala Ferry that comes by twice a week). Our access point is Likoma Island in Malawi - from there it is a 2 hour boat transfer to the lodge via Mozambique immigration.

The position is pretty varied and one does get involved at all levels of lodge management here but it is important to note that this is an office based position and the core function is managing our accounts but that it is certainly not limited to just this.

Please send your cover letter and CV to info@mandawilderness.org

[Posted 01 Mar 2010]

India specialist - Wild Frontiers

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel are currently recruiting for an India specialist to join our busy tailormade department. The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of the country and experience selling this destination. Other requirements: Passion for travel, excellent written and spoken english, good customer service, attention to detail & ability to work to deadlines in a (sometimes!) hectic environment. Full training provided, but knowledge of CRS an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity with competitive salary for the right candidate looking to work in a friendly and flexible company. Please contact Nigel on nigel@wildfrontiers.co.uk for full details.

[Posted 19 Feb 2010]

Flight specialist - World Big Cat Safaris / World Primate Safaris

Flight specialist required for Brighton based African wildlife safari company. Past experience required in one of the major flight GDS systems and past African travel experience preferred. To apply please send your cover letter and application to Will Bolsover at sales@world-safaris.com. No agencies.

[Posted 19 Feb 2010]

Wilderness and Wildlife Travel Consultant - Aqua-Firma

Aqua-Firma is looking for a full time Wilderness and Wildlife Travel Consultant to join us in our offices in Charlestown, Cornwall. Previous travel experience in relevant countries is important, such as South America, East Africa, South East Asia and the Polar regions. You will also need to have a keen interest in responsible travel, wilderness and natural history and an aptitude for sales, administration and excellent client liaison which is essential when creating tailor made experiences for clients. The role will also incorporate opportunities to develop the experiences we offer and become involved in marketing and PR. Experience in activities which include sailing, diving, canoeing and conservation will be of great advantage.

The personal qualities we need are enthusiasm, excellent written and organisational skills and an eye for detail. Experience with Word and email management is important, as is good telephone, written and face to face communication skills. Prior knowledge of the travel industry is not essential.

Location: You will be based in our offices which overlook one of the most inspirational maritime sites in Britain. Charlestown harbour is a World Heritage Site kept in near impeccable Cornish style with stunning beaches either side of the harbour and dramatic cliff coastlines in the direction of Mevagissey and Fowey in view across St Austell Bay. Fowey and St Austell are nearby, Truro lies 25 minutes to the west, Plymouth is about an hour away and Newquay is 1/2 hour away on the opposite coast. The Eden Project is a mere 3 miles away which itself lies close to some of the best countryside in mid-Cornwall.

If you are interested to apply then please call Ralph on 0844 412 0848 for further details, or send your CV by email to ralph@aqua-firma.co.uk.

[Posted 11 Feb 2010]

Wildlife travel consultants - World Big Cat Safaris / World Primate Safaris

Brighton based specialist wildlife safari company requires North American or African wildlife travel consultants for positions available within this growing company. As a leading company within the industry we are looking for someone with both on the ground experience as well as proven sales experience within the travel industry. As a provider of tailor-made safaris the applicant must have good one on one skills, excellent client liaison and be able to perform under pressure. This is primarily a sales role with scope for developing products within the relevant sector.

NO Agencies. Please send cover letter and CV to Will Bolsover – Managing Director: sales@world-safaris.com.

[Posted 22 Jan 2010]