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@responsibletravel.com with details of the position and your company (if not a member of responsibletravel.com) and quoting "RT News".

responsibletravelnews.com - Intern

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 olly@responsibletravel.com enclosing your CV and details of when you would be available to work.

Aqua-Firma - Wilderness and Wildlife Travel Consultant

Aqua-Firma is looking for a Wilderness and Wildlife Travel Consultant to join us in our offices in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Charlestown in Cornwall. Previous travel experience in relevant countries is important, notably Central America, Borneo or East Africa. You will also need to have a keen interest in responsible travel, wilderness and natural history. 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.

Working hours: Full time. Salary: please enquire.

Location: Our offices 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. Whilst the harbour itself often plays stage to period dramas, the ships are regularly employed to feature in films such as the upcoming British made film called Creation about Charles Darwin.

10 minutes to the east is the sailing and walking mecca of Fowey, which was also once rated by Ray Mears as the best place in Britain to go canoeing. Good diving can be found to the east and west, surfing to the north and great walks can be found throughout the county including the Coastal Path which runs a few yards from the office.

Of towns, the amenities of 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