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".

responsibletravel.com - Interns

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@responsibletravelnews.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@responsibletravelnews.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 and forum moderation and e-marketing. Ideally we are looking for someone with some experience of Dreamweaver and Photo Shop. An interest in writing, 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 Anne at community@responsibletravel.com enclosing your CV and details of when you would be available to work.

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

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]